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N474 EWD

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

76,057 mi
Last recorded76,057 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN474 EWD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 76,057 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2026 76,023 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 74,726 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 74,010 miles

Central exhaust silencer corrosion

General corrosion to front suspension components

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 73,654 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 73,489 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 71,783 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 71,783 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 67,169 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 65,176 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 62,510 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 60,079 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 58,394 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 57,109 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 11 Jan 2014 57,109 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 55,387 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 54,776 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 54,611 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 53,630 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 52,862 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 50,730 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 50,730 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 50,049 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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N474 EWD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 N474 EWD, 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 N474 EWD?

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What year was N474 EWD registered?

N474 EWD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 20 March 1996.

Is N474 EWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for N474 EWD shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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