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N334 OYV

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

106,750 mi
Last recorded106,750 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2021
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN334 OYV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2021 106,750 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 106,741 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 106,305 miles

All 4 road springs corroded

All 4 road springs corroded

Rear brake hose ferrules show signs of corrosion

surface corrosion to all brake pipes

Fail 20 Jun 2017 106,283 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

All 4 road springs corroded

All 4 road springs corroded

Rear brake hose ferrules show signs of corrosion

surface corrosion to all brake pipes

Pass 12 Feb 2016 106,179 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner tread

Fail 3 Feb 2015 100,657 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 100,657 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 91,186 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)

Fail 3 Jan 2014 91,186 miles

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

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 2 Jan 2013 85,619 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 80,481 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 76,123 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 71,978 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 66,000 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 59,441 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 49,837 miles

NEARSIDE HEADLAMP GLASS CRACKED - BOTH REAR TYRES SOON DUE FOR RENEWAL 225/55/16W.

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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N334 OYV is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 N334 OYV, 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 N334 OYV registered?

N334 OYV is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 January 1996.

Is N334 OYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N334 OYV shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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