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N435 FJC

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

96,690 mi
Last recorded96,690 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN435 FJC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 96,690 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 94,759 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 94,054 miles

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

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)

Offside engine mounting bracket not fully secure bolt loose (6.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2017 91,066 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre beginning to perish on inner wall

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 87,981 miles

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)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 84,789 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 81,911 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 78,417 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Mar 2012 75,612 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 71,945 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 68,370 miles

front brake pads worn

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Feb 2009 65,110 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 61,892 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2007 58,428 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

the front wiper blade is smearing

the rear axle is leaking

the rear brake disc,s are corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2007 58,428 miles

Oil leak

the front wiper blade is smearing

the rear axle is leaking

the rear brake disc,s are corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2006 54,938 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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N435 FJC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 N435 FJC, 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 N435 FJC registered?

N435 FJC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 11 March 1996.

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