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N626 HAB

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

156,583 mi
Last recorded156,583 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN626 HAB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 156,583 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 138,997 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Dec 2024 138,657 miles

Power steering component leaking Box (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached mounting (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached mounting (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2024 125,850 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Dec 2023 125,816 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Dec 2022 110,834 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2021 109,229 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mounting (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 107,990 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 107,317 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 106,575 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both front top mount bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 105,652 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres perishing on outer walls

brake warning light on

unable to see rear inner brake pads

Pass 14 Jan 2017 102,309 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 99,003 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 97,060 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 96,598 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 94,698 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 94,132 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 93,314 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 86,688 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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N626 HAB is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 N626 HAB, 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 N626 HAB registered?

N626 HAB is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 June 1996.

Is N626 HAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N626 HAB shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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