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N437 CSF

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,053 mi
Last recorded90,053 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2023
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN437 CSF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2023 90,053 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 89,764 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 88,904 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 93,336 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 93,336 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 88,193 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 86,583 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 84,567 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 83,729 miles

Fuel pipe at filter corroded

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

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

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

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

Rear discs pitted

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 Mar 2013 83,729 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel pipe at filter corroded

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

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

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

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

Rear discs pitted

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 81,461 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 77,777 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 74,911 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

rear final drive assembly has an oil leak

Fail 27 Jan 2010 74,911 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

rear final drive assembly has an oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2005 61,947 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

power steering pipe from pump to steering box corroded not leaking

slight oil leak at front of engine

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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N437 CSF is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N437 CSF, 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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N437 CSF is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 25 June 1996.

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