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N60 MJK

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

132,436 mi
Last recorded132,436 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN60 MJK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 132,436 miles
Pass 31 May 2025 131,794 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rusted (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Apr 2024 131,349 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 129,590 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 128,582 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 127,478 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 127,478 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2020 125,480 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 124,565 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 121,363 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear brake ferrules and rear brake pipe work corroded.

Fail 30 Jan 2018 121,359 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear brake ferrules and rear brake pipe work corroded.

Pass 25 May 2017 120,681 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 117,833 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 114,345 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 114,345 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 108,410 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 108,410 miles

Nearside Front Steering lock stop damaged (2.2.D.2c)

Offside Front Steering lock stop missing (2.2.D.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 102,833 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 98,777 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 95,872 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 95,872 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 91,353 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 85,199 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 85,199 miles

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 81,902 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 77,123 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 71,417 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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N60 MJK is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N60 MJK, 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 N60 MJK registered?

N60 MJK is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 15 February 1996.

Is N60 MJK safe to buy?

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