MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
32,067 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Rear Fuel cap seal starting to deteriorate.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge wearing low. (5.2.3 (e))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Fuel cap seal starting to deteriorate.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge wearing low. (5.2.3 (e))
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit nearside bulkhead and offside bulkhead (4.11 (c) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.
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N651 VLJ is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.
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 N651 VLJ, 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 N651 VLJ registered?
N651 VLJ is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1996.
Is N651 VLJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for N651 VLJ shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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