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N660 LWL

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

163,946 mi
Last recorded163,946 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN660 LWL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 163,946 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2024 157,759 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 153,205 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2023 153,202 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2022 147,076 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 140,620 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 136,277 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 131,779 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 126,683 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 120,653 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 113,851 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2016 113,851 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 106,516 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 101,208 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 93,773 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 88,697 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 82,269 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 74,663 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 70,125 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 68,733 miles

all tyres 2mm at edges

nail in o/s/f tyre

oil leak gearbox

slight oil leak engine area

Pass 18 Oct 2006 64,586 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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N660 LWL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 N660 LWL, 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 N660 LWL registered?

N660 LWL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 13 March 1996.

Is N660 LWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N660 LWL shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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