MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
115,570 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
Nearside Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing end rubber bushes (2.4.E.2)
Offside Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing end rubber bushes (2.4.E.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
nearside front tyre weorn on edge
osf mirror cover insecure
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS
oil leak
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N5 DCS is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 N5 DCS, 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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How do I check the history of N5 DCS?
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What year was N5 DCS registered?
N5 DCS is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1996.
Is N5 DCS safe to buy?
The MOT history for N5 DCS shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does N5 DCS have outstanding finance?
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