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N571 MDE

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Grey Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

66,587 mi
Last recorded66,587 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN571 MDE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 66,587 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2025 65,794 miles

Nearside front lower ball joint slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 61,857 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 60,100 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 59,361 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 59,325 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 7 Aug 2020 57,731 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 57,302 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 56,990 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

under tray fitted

Pass 5 Apr 2017 56,536 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 56,536 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 54,269 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2015 51,175 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 48,196 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 45,972 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 44,939 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

front wiper det

Fail 5 Apr 2012 44,939 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

front wiper det

Pass 30 Mar 2011 43,604 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front and rear disc,s worn

front reg plate cracked

n/s/f and both rear tyres 6 year old

n/s/f road wheel has slight kerb damage

o/s/f tyre scrubbimg on outer edge

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

rear diff damp

unable to check inner brake pads on front and rear due to road wheel being fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2010 42,489 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 41,032 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 39,420 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 37,601 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 35,987 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 35,987 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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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N571 MDE is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 N571 MDE, 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 N571 MDE registered?

N571 MDE is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 June 1996.

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