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N500 OSL

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

88,071 mi
Last recorded88,071 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN500 OSL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 88,071 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both (5.3.2 (b))

fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 4 Jun 2025 86,795 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f o/s/f n/s/r o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 28 Jun 2024 82,290 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device is deteriorated but maintains effective seal

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2024 82,290 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device is deteriorated but maintains effective seal

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 77,334 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2023 77,334 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 76,693 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 73,191 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 73,191 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 71,470 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 71,470 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 70,887 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 69,900 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 67,732 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 63,371 miles

Front NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

Pass 17 Apr 2015 62,304 miles

wiper blade end split.

Pass 23 Apr 2014 60,267 miles

Advance play in the nearside front hub bearing.

Exhaust system coroded.

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 59,285 miles

chip in windscreen.

front number plate marked.

Pass 27 Jan 2012 56,940 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Jan 2012 56,940 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

from wipers very smeary

Pass 5 May 2011 56,013 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 55,008 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 51,487 miles

chip in windscreen.

n/s/f tyre low.

o/s/f tyre just in limits.

Pass 23 Nov 2006 50,045 miles

front tyres worn uneven

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 OSL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 N500 OSL, 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 OSL registered?

N500 OSL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 23 February 1996.

Is N500 OSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N500 OSL shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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