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N362 AAO

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

50,704 mi
Last recorded50,704 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN362 AAO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 50,704 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 50,591 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 49,914 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 48,958 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 48,342 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 47,562 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 46,258 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 44,241 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 42,594 miles

n/s rear tyre cracking in tread

o/s & n/s front tyres cracking in tread

Pass 11 May 2016 42,035 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 41,861 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 41,295 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 41,295 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 May 2012 41,104 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 39,564 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 39,180 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 38,582 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 37,974 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 36,436 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 36,436 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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N362 AAO is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 N362 AAO, 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

How do I check the history of N362 AAO?

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What year was N362 AAO registered?

N362 AAO is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N362 AAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N362 AAO shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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