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N545 KRH

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2019
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,830 mi
Last recorded59,830 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2018
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN545 KRH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,987cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2018 59,830 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded

Suspension feels hard & light on dash

Fail 20 Nov 2017 59,818 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Steel pipes corroded at the rear

Fail 23 Jul 2010 59,005 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 59,005 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 58,519 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 58,158 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 57,635 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 56,620 miles

fuel pipes corroded

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 KRH is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N545 KRH, 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 N545 KRH registered?

N545 KRH is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 15 March 1996.

Is N545 KRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for N545 KRH shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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