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N460 KLB

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Purple Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

56,672 mi
Last recorded56,672 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN460 KLB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 56,672 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2026 56,576 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Dec 2025 56,575 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 54,904 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 53,395 miles

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

long travel parking brake pedal

Fail 4 Sep 2023 53,377 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

long travel parking brake pedal

Fail 8 Sep 2020 53,150 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 49,702 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55-16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened control arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55-16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Sep 2019 49,702 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55-16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened control arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55-16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 45,915 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Sep 2018 45,806 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 May 2017 40,647 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 40,647 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 38,438 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2015 36,066 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 36,066 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 35,650 miles

nearside rear tyre deteriorated/cracking

Pass 22 May 2013 35,603 miles

nearside front tyre inner sidewall damaged but not reached cords

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall cut but not reached cords

Pass 22 May 2012 35,144 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall damage not cut to cord

nearside rear tyre sidewall damage not to the cord

Fail 22 May 2012 35,144 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

nearside front tyre sidewall damage not cut to cord

nearside rear tyre sidewall damage not to the cord

Pass 11 May 2011 34,461 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 33,843 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2009 33,227 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 33,224 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 32,367 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 31,538 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 30,899 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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N460 KLB is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Purple with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 N460 KLB, 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 N460 KLB registered?

N460 KLB is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 10 June 1996.

Is N460 KLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N460 KLB shows 27 tests with a 63% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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