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N552 AHP

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

134,486 mi
Last recorded134,486 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2023
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN552 AHP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2023 134,486 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 134,374 miles

Slight misting of oil Nearside front shock absorber

Fail 8 Apr 2022 134,374 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Side repeater incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))

Slight misting of oil Nearside front shock absorber

Pass 13 Apr 2021 133,897 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brakes discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2021 133,895 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position offside catch (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brakes discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2016 132,290 miles

All 4 suspension coil springs corroded.

Both front and rear metal brake pipes corroded.

Both front brake flexible hoses perished.

Both front wishbone rear bushes perished.

Exhaust system corroded.

Power steering pipes corroded.

Fail 5 May 2016 132,290 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust system corroded.

All 4 suspension coil springs corroded.

Both front and rear metal brake pipes corroded.

Both front brake flexible hoses perished.

Both front wishbone rear bushes perished.

Power steering pipes corroded.

Fail 1 Oct 2014 131,142 miles

Both front brake flexible hoses perished.

Both front top rubber mounts perished.

Both front wishbone rear bushes starting to split.

Exhaust system corroded.

Front and rear coil springs corroded.

Front and rear metal brake pipes corroded.

Movement in nearside front inner track rod end.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside front tyre on legal limit.

Noise coming from nearside front suspension.

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering pipes corroded.

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 131,142 miles

Both front brake flexible hoses perished.

Both front top rubber mounts perished.

Both front wishbone rear bushes starting to split.

Exhaust system corroded.

Front and rear coil springs corroded.

Front and rear metal brake pipes corroded.

Movement in nearside front inner track rod end.

Nearside front tyre on legal limit.

Noise coming from nearside front suspension.

Power steering pipes corroded.

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 128,235 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 123,062 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 120,724 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 112,088 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 110,334 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 101,268 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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N552 AHP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 N552 AHP, 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 N552 AHP registered?

N552 AHP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 13 February 1996.

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