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N442 PAE

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

123,296 mi
Last recorded123,296 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN442 PAE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 123,296 miles

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

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2024 120,161 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 117,906 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 116,729 miles

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

under body corrosion

Pass 10 Jul 2021 115,835 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sub assembly (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all of them (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 113,919 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front and nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front and side repeaters (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective central (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside front (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear (all) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

offside front floor area corroded not in prescribed area

plastic sill covers and under-trays fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2019 110,952 miles

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

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

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

Rear Both shock absorbers corrodded

Rear Exhaust silencer corrodded

Pass 9 Apr 2018 109,073 miles

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

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

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

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

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 109,071 miles

Central Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 104,785 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2013 102,596 miles

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

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

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

rear silencer is deteriorated

Pass 3 May 2012 99,227 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 94,408 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 90,063 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 89,818 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2008 87,523 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Dec 2008 87,520 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 84,615 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 84,615 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

O/S/and N/S/F/Body tie bar rubber mounts broken.

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

Fail 19 Dec 2005 76,487 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Dec 2005 76,487 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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N442 PAE is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 N442 PAE, 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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N442 PAE is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 19 February 1996.

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