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N337 VBD

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

90,534 mi
Last recorded90,534 miles
Recorded on31 May 2012
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN337 VBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2012 90,534 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2011 85,625 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 80,205 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 80,199 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 72,139 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 70,574 miles

slight play n\s steering rack

Pass 14 Apr 2007 66,070 miles

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

nearside front steering idler has slight play

Fail 5 May 2006 61,963 miles

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

slight play in nearside front anti-roll bar bush

Pass 5 May 2006 61,963 miles

slight play in nearside front anti-roll bar bush

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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N337 VBD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N337 VBD, 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 N337 VBD registered?

N337 VBD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 8 January 1996.

Is N337 VBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for N337 VBD shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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