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N578 BRD

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,594 mi
Last recorded79,594 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2021
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN578 BRD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2021 79,594 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded nearside front and offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded nearside rear and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front and nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 78,506 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 76,516 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2018 76,501 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

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

rear diff slight leakage

Pass 11 Jun 2018 76,193 miles

power steering pipes corroding

Pass 15 Jun 2017 75,255 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

power steering pipes corroding

Pass 9 Jun 2016 73,399 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 68,741 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 64,907 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 61,588 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight oil leak from rear diff

Fail 24 Jul 2013 61,588 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Both rear tyres HEAVILY perishing

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight oil leak from rear diff

Pass 24 Jul 2012 60,542 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake discs are corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2012 60,542 miles

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake discs are corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2011 59,858 miles

front brake discs worn

rear diff oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2010 59,053 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 55,552 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

diff oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2008 51,474 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 51,467 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jul 2007 50,186 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn around inner wall

Pass 26 Jul 2006 48,533 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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N578 BRD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N578 BRD, 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 N578 BRD registered?

N578 BRD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 20 March 1996.

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