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N3 APR

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

73,567 mi
Last recorded73,567 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN3 APR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 73,567 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 73,293 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leaking from engine

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2024 72,941 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 72,596 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 72,243 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 71,955 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 71,507 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 71,023 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 70,286 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 69,412 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 67,159 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 64,014 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)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 61,918 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front bumper and valance damaged

n/s sill cover damaged

Fail 2 Apr 2014 61,918 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front bumper and valance damaged

n/s sill cover damaged

Pass 11 Apr 2013 60,331 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front bumper damaged

offside rear tyre cut in tread

Pass 13 Apr 2012 58,208 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside rear tyre cut in tread

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Apr 2012 58,208 miles

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside rear tyre cut in tread

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 55,601 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2010 51,819 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 48,805 miles

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

damage to front valance, n/s/f lower arm and brace bar bent , brace bar mount broken

Pass 9 Apr 2008 45,417 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

parking brake travel long

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 2 Apr 2007 42,375 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

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

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Apr 2007 42,375 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)

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2006 37,730 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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N3 APR is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 N3 APR, 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 N3 APR registered?

N3 APR is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 January 1996.

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The MOT history for N3 APR shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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