CarVerify

Free Car Check

N467 LDX

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

90,312 mi
Last recorded90,312 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationN467 LDX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 90,312 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 89,440 miles

Engine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some component's

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 82,086 miles

Engine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components

Pass 2 Oct 2019 72,965 miles

Engine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components

Fail 30 Sep 2019 72,963 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Engine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components

Pass 30 Aug 2018 72,692 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 71,395 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 68,323 miles

Under tray fitted obstruct view

Pass 28 Jan 2015 68,312 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 64,834 miles

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)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 64,571 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 64,558 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 58,923 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 55,523 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 50,105 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 46,530 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 43,226 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 38,031 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
Full Mercedes-benz Sl reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

N467 LDX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 N467 LDX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N467 LDX?

You can check the full history of N467 LDX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was N467 LDX registered?

N467 LDX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 8 March 1996.

Is N467 LDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N467 LDX shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N467 LDX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on N467 LDX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.