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N603 WPF

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

82,180 mi
Last recorded82,180 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN603 WPF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 82,180 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 82,172 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 81,974 miles

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 20 Jan 2021 81,127 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 80,926 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 80,448 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 80,448 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 79,910 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 79,156 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 78,144 miles

both front brake lower half way

Pass 22 Jan 2015 76,939 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 75,798 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 74,169 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 72,861 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 72,861 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 70,526 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 68,520 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 66,328 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 63,698 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 61,919 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2006 59,121 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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N603 WPF is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 N603 WPF, 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 N603 WPF registered?

N603 WPF is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 10 January 1996.

Is N603 WPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N603 WPF shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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