CarVerify

Free Car Check

N650 HLB

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2799cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2025
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

169,813 mi
Last recorded169,813 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2024
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationN650 HLB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2024 169,813 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 168,044 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2022 163,470 miles
Fail 9 May 2022 163,470 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 4 May 2021 159,816 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

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

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

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

Suspension components corroded.

Wipers smearing.

Pass 23 Dec 2016 158,462 miles

rear exhaust weak

suspension components rusty

wiper smearing

Pass 3 Dec 2015 156,585 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 155,922 miles

brake pipes corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2012 155,713 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

brake pipes greased

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 Feb 2011 149,980 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2010 143,607 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

offside front indidator condensted

Pass 28 Feb 2009 137,796 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 134,339 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 129,206 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
Full Mercedes-benz Sl reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

N650 HLB is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 N650 HLB, 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 N650 HLB?

You can check the full history of N650 HLB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was N650 HLB registered?

N650 HLB is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 6 February 1996.

Is N650 HLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N650 HLB shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N650 HLB have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on N650 HLB. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.