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N620 PYS

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

84,201 mi
Last recorded84,201 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN620 PYS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 84,201 miles

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

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

REAR DIFF SLIGHT OIL LEAK

Pass 9 Nov 2024 83,871 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2022 83,698 miles
Fail 15 May 2022 83,698 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 83,510 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 83,287 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust box has slight corrosion but not effecting emissions

Pass 2 Sep 2016 82,619 miles

Corrosion to outer skin of exhaust backbox

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear diff leaking

Under-panels fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2015 82,097 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 81,636 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2013 81,402 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 81,112 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 80,829 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering damper anchor points slightly distorted

Pass 13 Sep 2010 80,580 miles

corrosion on exhaust system

screen damaged

Pass 22 Jun 2009 80,240 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 79,641 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 79,165 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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N620 PYS is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 N620 PYS, 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

How do I check the history of N620 PYS?

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What year was N620 PYS registered?

N620 PYS is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 8 February 1996.

Is N620 PYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N620 PYS shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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