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N545 JEV

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

130,560 mi
Last recorded130,560 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN545 JEV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 130,560 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2025 128,405 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 125,905 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 123,105 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 121,200 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 118,602 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 115,200 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 113,542 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 May 2017 111,609 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 108,956 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 106,675 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 104,185 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 101,700 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 99,150 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 99,150 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 97,550 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2010 94,750 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 91,780 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 88,840 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 87,500 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 86,647 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 86,647 miles

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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N545 JEV is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 N545 JEV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N545 JEV registered?

N545 JEV is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 9 February 1996.

Is N545 JEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N545 JEV shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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