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N433 CDC

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

97,856 mi
Last recorded97,856 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN433 CDC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 97,856 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 97,849 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

plastic trims fitted to outer sills

rear subframe badly corroded

all front suspension badly corroded

all rear suspension badly corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2024 97,841 miles

GENERAL CORROSION TO UNDERBODY AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2023 97,840 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER WHEEL ARCH (6.1.1 (c) (i))

GENERAL CORROSION TO ALL SUSPENSION COMPONENTS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2021 97,797 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

General and extensive rust to suspension

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tape repair to offside front wing

Fail 11 Nov 2021 97,797 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

General and extensive rust to suspension

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tape repair to offside front wing

Pass 14 Oct 2020 97,090 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all shock absorbers corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2020 97,090 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all shock absorbers corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2020 97,082 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system severely deteriorated

Pass 16 Oct 2019 95,947 miles

Central Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Central Exhaust mountings corroded

Corrosion to underside

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Wing has temporary repair

Offside Front Wing Corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2019 95,947 miles

Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Sound deadening material insecure Under Bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Central Exhaust brackets broken

Extensive corrosion to underside

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Wing Corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2018 93,737 miles

Both front wings corroded but no sharp edges

Central Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Central Exhaust bracket broken

Corrosion to both rear flexible brake pipe ferrules

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2018 93,737 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Corrosion to ferrules on both rear flexible brake hoses

Front Exhaust mounting broken

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Corrossion to both front wheel arches

Nearside Front Bumper slightly insecure bot not likely to become detached

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 92,992 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 92,992 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 88,355 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2015 88,354 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 84,964 miles

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

Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 79,575 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 79,575 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 May 2012 74,881 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 69,247 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 66,253 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 62,904 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 61,752 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 60,714 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 60,700 miles

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 58,149 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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N433 CDC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 N433 CDC, 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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N433 CDC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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