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N397 NVL

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2021
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

86,334 mi
Last recorded86,334 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN397 NVL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2026 86,334 miles

Emissions unable to be completed engine smokes + misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 86,318 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Jul 2020 86,318 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jan 2017 86,214 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 81,504 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 79,509 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 73,856 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 69,060 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 66,947 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 66,947 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.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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N397 NVL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N397 NVL, 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 N397 NVL registered?

N397 NVL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 22 February 1996.

Is N397 NVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N397 NVL shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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