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N38 HNW

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

106,356 mi
Last recorded106,356 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2008
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN38 HNW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 7 Jan 2008 106,356 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 101,635 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/r lights damaged temp repair †n/s/r wing damaged

Pass 16 Jan 2006 94,539 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)

n/s/f tyre wearing on outter edge

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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N38 HNW is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 N38 HNW, 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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How do I check the history of N38 HNW?

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What year was N38 HNW registered?

N38 HNW is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 January 1996.

Is N38 HNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N38 HNW shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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