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N50 PJM

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

99,030 mi
Last recorded99,030 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN50 PJM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 99,030 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement to lower suspension arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 97,736 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 96,149 miles

all suspension component & under floor under sealed

Pass 14 Dec 2021 94,966 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 92,748 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 88,984 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 88,979 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 88,885 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Mar 2017 88,648 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 88,296 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 87,808 miles

exhaust rear box and cen tre box corroding

Fail 19 Mar 2015 87,808 miles

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust rear box and cen tre box corroding

Pass 11 Mar 2014 86,746 miles

n/s front tyre side wall damaged

slight corrison on exhaust

Pass 14 Mar 2013 85,628 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 84,052 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2011 83,183 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 83,182 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 81,500 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 80,241 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 80,241 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 78,509 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 76,944 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2006 73,365 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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N50 PJM is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver 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 N50 PJM, 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 N50 PJM registered?

N50 PJM is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 23 January 1996.

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