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N500 ATL

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

51,580 mi
Last recorded51,580 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN500 ATL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 51,580 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 49,684 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 49,418 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 48,913 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 45,784 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 45,335 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 44,995 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 44,885 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 44,491 miles

Nearside n/s rear tyre is cracking slightly on the outer wall

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 44,043 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 43,705 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 43,193 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 42,402 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 41,574 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 41,282 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 41,259 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 40,222 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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N500 ATL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 N500 ATL, 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 N500 ATL registered?

N500 ATL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 27 March 1996.

Is N500 ATL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N500 ATL shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N500 ATL have outstanding finance?

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