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N40 PAH

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,117 mi
Last recorded157,117 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN40 PAH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 157,117 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2025 157,117 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 156,988 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear floor holed

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2024 156,988 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear floor holed

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 156,756 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 156,245 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 151,963 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 151,110 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2019 151,110 miles

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Front and rear (0.1 (d))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 150,419 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 149,725 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 148,120 miles

Undertray fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2015 147,223 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Jun 2015 147,190 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

NSR and OSR tyres cracking due to age

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 Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Oil leak

reverse light out

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2014 146,364 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2013 145,915 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 145,849 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 145,500 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2009 145,499 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Nov 2008 145,023 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Nov 2008 145,018 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 135,504 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 124,864 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2005 113,396 miles

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)

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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N40 PAH is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N40 PAH, 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 N40 PAH registered?

N40 PAH is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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