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N592 TAX

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2025
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

155,286 mi
Last recorded155,286 miles
Recorded on9 May 2024
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN592 TAX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 May 2024 155,286 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2024 155,274 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2024 155,274 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 154,874 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount bush perishing (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

centre exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2022 154,875 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength boot floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached not fitted correctly (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust box outer skin corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper top mount bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 154,740 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2020 154,738 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour lens (4.4.3 (a))

Coil spring corroded ALL 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 154,446 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 154,020 miles

corrosion in underbody/inner arches some brake pipes etc.

some wear in brake discs

Fail 9 Aug 2018 154,008 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

corrosion in underbody/inner arches some brake pipes etc.

some wear in brake discs

Pass 28 Jul 2017 153,643 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (2.4.A.3)

corrosion in underbody and brake pipes. wear in brake discs,n/s rear pitted/rusted

Fail 27 Jul 2017 153,641 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (2.4.A.3)

corrosion in underbody and brake pipes. wear in brake discs,n/s rear pitted/rusted

Pass 25 Jul 2016 153,053 miles

some rust in brake pipes, some wear in brake discs.

Fail 25 Jul 2016 153,053 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

some rust in brake pipes, some wear in brake discs.

Pass 28 Jul 2015 152,696 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 152,172 miles

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

steel brake pipes have some rust.exhaust deteriorated.oil leak.front brake pads worn.side repeaters faded

Fail 20 Aug 2014 152,172 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

steel brake pipes have some rust.exhaust deteriorated.oil leak.front brake pads worn.side repeaters faded

Pass 6 Sep 2012 15,109 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 151,509 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 148,700 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 146,052 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 145,054 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 143,780 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 142,234 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 140,610 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2005 140,508 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Torsion bar attachment bracket fractured (2.4.E.4b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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N592 TAX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 N592 TAX, 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 N592 TAX registered?

N592 TAX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 24 May 1996.

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