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N52 THO

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

61,943 mi
Last recorded61,943 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN52 THO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 61,943 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 61,234 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 60,813 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 60,587 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential weeping oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 60,287 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 59,615 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside, perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 59,411 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Surface corrosion to various underside components

Trim fitted to engine bay and underside of vehicle, unable to fully inspect prescribed areas.

Pass 8 Jan 2019 59,295 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 59,148 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished and cracking.

Offside Front washer jets blocked

Offside Rear tyre perished and cracking.

Fail 3 Jan 2018 59,148 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure badly perished and cracked. (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front tyre perished and cracking.

Nearside Rear tyre perished and cracking.

Offside Rear tyre perished and cracking.

Pass 17 Jan 2017 59,024 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 58,704 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 58,311 miles

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Fail 10 Jan 2014 57,379 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 57,379 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 56,556 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 55,530 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 54,116 miles

both front and nearside rear tyres worn between 2-3mm

Pass 18 Dec 2009 52,869 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 51,536 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2008 51,536 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 50,399 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 48,365 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 48,365 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 46,259 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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N52 THO is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 N52 THO, 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 N52 THO registered?

N52 THO is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 January 1996.

Is N52 THO safe to buy?

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