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N419 RGA

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

87,342 mi
Last recorded87,342 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN419 RGA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 11 May 2026 87,342 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 87,029 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 86,966 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit starting to get low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 86,385 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 85,484 miles

Nearside Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2013 84,137 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 82,543 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 80,307 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 78,393 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 75,933 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 73,815 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 71,109 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 67,760 miles

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

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

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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N419 RGA is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 N419 RGA, 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 N419 RGA registered?

N419 RGA is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N419 RGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N419 RGA shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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