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N35 OYR

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

114,725 mi
Last recorded114,725 miles
Recorded on23 May 2018
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN35 OYR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2018 114,725 miles

Nail in the nearside front tyre and on 2mm of tread.

Offside rear tyre is on 2mm on the outer edge

Slight play in both the front wheels

Fail 10 May 2018 114,718 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Side repeater incorrect colour Both (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Nail in the nearside front tyre and on 2mm of tread.

Offside rear tyre is on 2mm on the outer edge

Slight play in both the front wheels

Pass 10 Aug 2016 112,570 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 110,972 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2014 110,538 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

nearside front aim is starting to deteriorate

Fail 11 Aug 2014 110,446 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

nearside front aim is deteriorating

Fail 8 Aug 2012 105,144 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

offside front brake back plate rubbing lower suspension arm ball joint

srs warning lamp remains on

Pass 8 Aug 2012 105,144 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

offside front brake back plate rubbing lower suspension arm ball joint

srs warning lamp remains on

Pass 4 Aug 2011 101,141 miles

noise from offside front suspension lower ball joint . Advise checking for correct location of joint . No play or movement found in or around joint

Pass 8 Dec 2009 95,161 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 95,161 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 88,351 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 81,358 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 76,260 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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N35 OYR is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N35 OYR, 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 N35 OYR registered?

N35 OYR is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 3 January 1996.

Is N35 OYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N35 OYR shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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