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N496 CDC

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

100,783 mi
Last recorded100,783 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2018
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN496 CDC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2018 100,783 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2017 100,577 miles

Centre exhaust bracket corroded and cracked.

General corrosion exhaust system

Pass 31 May 2016 100,004 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 31 May 2016 100,004 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 99,249 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2013 97,941 miles

Slight play nearside front steering linkage.

Pass 30 Nov 2012 95,568 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 94,620 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 94,381 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 93,925 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 903,603 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 92,753 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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N496 CDC is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 87,421 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 N496 CDC, 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 31 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N496 CDC registered?

N496 CDC is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 3 November 1995.

Is N496 CDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N496 CDC shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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