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N324 OGJ

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

117,535 mi
Last recorded117,535 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2022
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN324 OGJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2022 117,535 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 116,887 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 116,887 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour faded (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 115,429 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 31 Oct 2019 115,424 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 112,602 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 112,602 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Road wheel fixing missing all wheels have one bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 112,501 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 105,063 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 105,063 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 89,490 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 73,581 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 73,581 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 68,027 miles

Nearside front tyre has small cut inside wall.

Pass 22 Aug 2011 66,242 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 64,660 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 62,578 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 60,927 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 60,052 miles

front n/s fog light inoperative

Fail 20 Jul 2007 60,052 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front n/s fog light inoperative

Pass 19 Jul 2006 57,879 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2005 55,453 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2005 55,453 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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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N324 OGJ is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 N324 OGJ, 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 N324 OGJ registered?

N324 OGJ is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N324 OGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N324 OGJ shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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