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N57 BND

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

139,043 mi
Last recorded139,043 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2016
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN57 BND
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2016 139,043 miles

centre silencer deteriorated

Fail 6 Jun 2016 139,043 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/55/16 x- load (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low very low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.mm outter edge 2.mm in centre (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0.mm outter edge 2.5mm in centre (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0.mm inner edge 2.mm in centre (4.1.E.1)

centre silencer deteriorated

Pass 9 Jun 2015 124,924 miles

Both rear tyres low and badly cracked

Fail 9 Jun 2015 124,924 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 low and badly cracked

Pass 14 Jun 2014 117,822 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust system slight surface corrotion, centre rear box outer skin deteriorated,

Pass 12 Oct 2013 117,182 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust deteriorating

rear tyre worn

Pass 6 Oct 2012 113,377 miles

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 8 Oct 2011 106,646 miles

front tyres worn

rear tyres near limit

Pass 2 Oct 2010 99,019 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 90,938 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 83,353 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 76,366 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 69,316 miles

parking brake performance lower on n/s.... needs attension

rear and n/s f tyres on/near limit

Pass 10 Oct 2005 61,655 miles

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

nail in tyre

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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N57 BND is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 N57 BND, 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 N57 BND registered?

N57 BND is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 29 March 1996.

Is N57 BND safe to buy?

The MOT history for N57 BND shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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