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N571 USH

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2011
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

106,606 mi
Last recorded106,606 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2010
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN571 USH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 22 Dec 2010 106,606 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 105,565 miles

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

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

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

exhaust heavily corroded

handbrake travel

slight play in n/s steering idler

Pass 27 Feb 2008 100,169 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 90,764 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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N571 USH is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 USH, 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 USH registered?

N571 USH is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 5 January 1996.

Is N571 USH safe to buy?

The MOT history for N571 USH shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N571 USH have outstanding finance?

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