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N380 OYP

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

60,726 mi
Last recorded60,726 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN380 OYP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 60,726 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes located at the nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule & offside front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front suspension top mount rubbers are deteriorating

exhaust centre mount is corroding

exhaust silencer outer skin is deteriorating

fuel pipes at rear are corroding

rigid brake pipe routing at rear is close to anti-roll bar

Fail 28 Jun 2025 60,711 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system marked in yellow (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes located at the nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule & offside front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front suspension top mount rubbers are deteriorating

exhaust centre mount is corroding

exhaust silencer outer skin is deteriorating

fuel pipes at rear are corroding

Pass 3 Mar 2020 60,688 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 275/35yr18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Mar 2020 60,688 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 275/35yr18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2012 57,936 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 53,287 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 45,763 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 46,006 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2009 46,006 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 Nov 2007 45,737 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 45,737 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 42,949 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 42,949 miles

Nearside Front Torsion bar attachment bracket loose (2.4.E.4a)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Torsion bar attachment bracket loose (2.4.E.4a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Sep 2005 36,255 miles

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

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

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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N380 OYP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 N380 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N380 OYP registered?

N380 OYP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N380 OYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N380 OYP shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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