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N570 OYW

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

78,500 mi
Last recorded78,500 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN570 OYW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 78,500 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 78,249 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 77,886 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 77,197 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 77,011 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 76,577 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 76,136 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 75,614 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 75,077 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 74,334 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 73,574 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 72,937 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 69,448 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 69,121 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 69,121 miles

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 66,623 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 66,623 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

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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N570 OYW is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 N570 OYW, 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 N570 OYW registered?

N570 OYW is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 8 February 1996.

Is N570 OYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N570 OYW shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N570 OYW have outstanding finance?

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