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N539 CEG

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

78,890 mi
Last recorded78,890 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2018
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN539 CEG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2018 78,890 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly loose interior (3.3 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front damaged front registration plate mounting masked with tape

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked & lamp contaminated with condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre outer shoulder ()

Offside floor panel corroded

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded & deteriorated

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights too low, reset to zero, no further fault found ()

bonnet insulation insecure

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Fail 19 Oct 2018 78,890 miles

Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury registration plate mounting (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn at join to suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn at join to suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling on and rubbing against brake hose on steering lock (5.2.3 (f))

Central Obligatory mirror slightly loose interior (3.3 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked & lamp contaminated with condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre outer shoulder ()

Offside floor panel corroded

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded & deteriorated

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights too low, reset to zero, no further fault found ()

bonnet insulation insecure

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 23 May 2017 73,163 miles

Offside Front headlamp glass cracked and condensated -- not affecting beam image

Offside Front side repeater lens missing - not affecting operation or visibility

Pass 23 Apr 2016 67,496 miles

Centre exhaust mount broken but system still adequately supported

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer side wall damaged and heavily worn on outer edges of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nail in tread and heavily worn on outer edges of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside headlamp lense cracked

Pass 27 Mar 2015 61,098 miles

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

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall has damage but no cords or ply visible

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 27 Mar 2015 61,098 miles

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

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall has damage but no cords or ply visible

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 56,200 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 50,038 miles

n/s front tyre has a cut on outer side wall 235/45/17/94y

Pass 30 Nov 2011 42,998 miles

n/s indicator lense missing

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 26 Nov 2010 39,530 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 32,838 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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N539 CEG is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 N539 CEG, 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 N539 CEG registered?

N539 CEG is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 24 May 1996.

Is N539 CEG safe to buy?

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