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N655 YUJ

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,932 mi
Last recorded91,932 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN655 YUJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 91,932 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 91,809 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 91,762 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 91,471 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 90,671 miles
Fail 4 May 2021 90,668 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine - cannot fully see! (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 90,096 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower 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 1 Dec 2017 89,620 miles

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 May 2015 88,274 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 86,985 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2013 85,793 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 84,388 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 84,388 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 80,592 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 80,592 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Nov 2010 74,850 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

REAR WINDOW CRACK

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 69,311 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 63,656 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 63,656 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 60,482 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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N655 YUJ is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N655 YUJ, 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 N655 YUJ registered?

N655 YUJ is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N655 YUJ safe to buy?

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