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N320 MGV

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

112,553 mi
Last recorded112,553 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN320 MGV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 112,553 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2025 112,553 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2022 112,382 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2022 112,382 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 109,658 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2021 109,656 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 109,050 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 106,911 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 106,911 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 106,054 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 105,288 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2016 101,206 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 97,847 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

some corrosion to both rear coil springs

Fail 12 Mar 2015 97,847 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

some corrosion to both rear coil springs

Pass 11 Mar 2014 92,960 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

some corrosion to both rear coil springs

Pass 8 Mar 2013 88,015 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

some corrosion to rear coil springs

Pass 6 Mar 2012 82,591 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres tread worn on the edges

nearside rear tyre tread worn uneavenly on the inner edge

offside rear tyre tread becoming low on the inner edge

some corrosion to both rear coil springs

Fail 10 Mar 2011 77,512 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

damage to windscreen

Pass 10 Mar 2011 77,512 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

damage to windscreen

Pass 11 Mar 2010 71,228 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 66,251 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 60,966 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 53,947 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 48,330 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 48,330 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?

Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
2,023
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
35,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,801
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,463
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 3,077
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,767
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N320 MGV is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 82,468 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Sl fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,801 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N320 MGV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Sl typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 30 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N320 MGV registered?

N320 MGV is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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