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N418 ENB

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

115,051 mi
Last recorded115,051 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN418 ENB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 115,051 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2026 115,049 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 114,903 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 114,615 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 113,908 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 113,722 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 113,626 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 110,411 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2017 106,649 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 99,356 miles

Front wipers smearing slightley

Fail 23 Nov 2013 99,356 miles

Front wipers smearing slightley

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 99,202 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 98,313 miles

all brake discs corroded

both front anti roll bar bushes at wishbones slightly worn

Pass 16 Apr 2009 85,776 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)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 29 Oct 2007 80,990 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 77,740 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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N418 ENB is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 N418 ENB, 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 N418 ENB registered?

N418 ENB is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N418 ENB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N418 ENB shows 16 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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