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N361 OYP

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

155,132 mi
Last recorded155,132 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2019
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN361 OYP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2019 155,132 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 155,132 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 150,391 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 145,032 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 140,850 miles

Oil leak ()

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside front indicator lamp loose

Fail 12 Dec 2016 140,850 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front wiper blade smearing

nearside front indicator lamp loose

Pass 18 Dec 2015 133,642 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 128,707 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

oil leak

rear differential leaking oil

Fail 5 Jan 2015 128,707 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil leak

rear differential leaking oil

Pass 13 Jan 2014 126,431 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 5 Jan 2013 122,701 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 122,701 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 117,347 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 109,846 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 102,580 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

near side rear hand brake effort low

Pass 20 Jan 2009 98,151 miles

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 19 Jan 2009 98,151 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 93,184 miles

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

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

steering box has slight free play

Fail 17 Jan 2008 93,184 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

steering box has slight free play

Pass 18 Jan 2007 88,047 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2006 79,726 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
Full Mercedes-benz Sl reliability report

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N361 OYP 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 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 N361 OYP, 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 N361 OYP registered?

N361 OYP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 January 1996.

Is N361 OYP safe to buy?

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