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N407 PYL

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2015
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

96,318 mi
Last recorded96,318 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2014
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN407 PYL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 9 Sep 2014 96,318 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 95,831 miles

Oil leak

front exhaust bracket detached (weld repair needed)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 93,925 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 87,915 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 85,832 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 81,700 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 78,681 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 74,483 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2007 71,248 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 63,812 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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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N407 PYL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 N407 PYL, 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 N407 PYL registered?

N407 PYL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 14 February 1996.

Is N407 PYL safe to buy?

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