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N349 FKJ

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

132,504 mi
Last recorded132,504 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN349 FKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 132,504 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 132,346 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall, (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 132,132 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 131,823 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 131,479 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 130,680 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rears. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 130,083 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 129,338 miles

all brake pipes general surface corrosion

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2018 129,046 miles

Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

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

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

all tyres have cracking in tread

Pass 12 Apr 2017 128,405 miles

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

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

all tyres cracking in tred.

Pass 19 Apr 2016 127,885 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all tyres cracking/splits

exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2015 127,341 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all tyres slight perishing

exhaust centre rear box corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2014 126,642 miles

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust centre/rear box corroding

Pass 4 Apr 2013 124,478 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 123,676 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 120,723 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 114,788 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 111,459 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 111,459 miles

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 11 May 2007 108,989 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 103,900 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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N349 FKJ is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N349 FKJ, 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 N349 FKJ registered?

N349 FKJ is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 20 June 1996.

Is N349 FKJ safe to buy?

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