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N373 PUW

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2023
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

90,088 mi
Last recorded90,088 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2022
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN373 PUW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 26 Oct 2022 90,088 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 89,557 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 89,126 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 88,934 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 7 May 2019 88,526 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 88,224 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 86,632 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 85,290 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 84,729 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slightly play on steering box

Pass 23 Apr 2014 82,124 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2013 78,767 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 76,510 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 73,443 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 69,603 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 64,889 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 62,605 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 58,227 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 54,257 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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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N373 PUW is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N373 PUW, 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 N373 PUW registered?

N373 PUW is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 10 May 1996.

Is N373 PUW safe to buy?

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