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N356 MGN

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

102,375 mi
Last recorded102,375 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN356 MGN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 102,375 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 102,305 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 102,256 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 102,231 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 102,213 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2020 102,167 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 102,155 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 101,757 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 101,556 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 101,076 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 100,571 miles

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

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

exhaust mounting cracked

Pass 1 Jul 2013 100,498 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear brake pipes to hoses corroding

centre silencer outer casing corroded

exhaust front pipe mounting broken

f/o/s tyre perishing

slight oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2012 98,024 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2011 95,338 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 95,338 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 92,133 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

excessive oil leek engine conpartment

Fail 5 Jul 2010 92,133 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

excessive oil leek engine conpartment

Pass 7 Jul 2009 88,322 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 88,322 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 25 Jun 2008 82,771 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 82,771 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 78,500 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 67,796 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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N356 MGN is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 N356 MGN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N356 MGN registered?

N356 MGN is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 May 1996.

Is N356 MGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N356 MGN shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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