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N600 JWB

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

74,475 mi
Last recorded74,475 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN600 JWB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 74,475 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Aug 2026 74,467 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 71,990 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 71,957 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 70,601 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 70,498 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 69,586 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 67,920 miles

Nearside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside front tyre worn down on inner edge

Pass 20 Jun 2011 67,767 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 66,419 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 66,419 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 63,460 miles

slight corrosion to all metal brake pipes

Pass 16 Aug 2007 60,583 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 57,174 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 54,527 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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N600 JWB is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 N600 JWB, 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 N600 JWB?

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What year was N600 JWB registered?

N600 JWB is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N600 JWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N600 JWB shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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