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N424 LMJ

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2018
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

81,796 mi
Last recorded81,796 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2017
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN424 LMJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2017 81,796 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 81,737 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 81,586 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front Tyres perished

mid exhaust silencer box outer casing corroding off

Pass 14 Feb 2014 81,192 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 80,174 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Fail 14 Feb 2012 80,131 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 80,131 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 78,591 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 75,628 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 74,981 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 69,890 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2007 65,346 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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 52,656 miles

all tyres wearing on edges.screw in n/s/r tyre.

Pass 14 May 2005 40,477 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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N424 LMJ is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 N424 LMJ, 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 N424 LMJ registered?

N424 LMJ is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N424 LMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N424 LMJ shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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