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N433 NGT

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,111 mi
Last recorded93,111 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN433 NGT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 1 Jun 2026 93,111 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective centre mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

n/s handbrake poor

secondary bonnet catch stiff

Pass 9 Apr 2025 91,081 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 91,009 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 89,367 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2021 87,150 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 83,305 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 76,328 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 76,328 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 75,973 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Front bumper split lower section.

General corrsion over suspension components due to age.

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Small bushes on front stabilizer bars split.

Fail 1 Apr 2015 75,973 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Front bumper split lower section.

General corrsion over suspension components due to age.

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Small bushes on front stabilizer bars split.

Pass 4 Apr 2014 74,985 miles

Drivebelt cracking

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

n/s/f tyre scrubbing inner & outer edges.

o/s/f indicator lens taped in.

o/s/r jacking bung missing.

Fail 4 Apr 2014 74,983 miles

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

Drivebelt cracking

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

n/s/f tyre scrubbing inner & outer edges.

o/s/f indicator lens taped in.

o/s/r jacking bung missing.

Pass 21 Mar 2013 73,970 miles

Both front tyres low on edges

Offside Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rollover bar warning light on dash

v-belt split

Fail 20 Mar 2013 73,966 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Both front tyres low on edges

Offside Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rollover bar warning light on dash

Wiperblade not clearing that well

v-belt split

Pass 18 Apr 2012 72,610 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 71,080 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

Fail 5 Apr 2011 71,079 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 68,667 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 68,532 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 66,488 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 63,133 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

centre exhaust corroding

Fail 15 Apr 2008 63,133 miles

Centre Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Lower Steering column flexible coupling insecure (2.1.5)

both front tyres wearing on edges

centre exhaust corroding

Pass 14 Apr 2007 62,607 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 58,255 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 NGT is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NGT, 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 N433 NGT registered?

N433 NGT is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 May 1996.

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