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N67 HLC

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

88,560 mi
Last recorded88,560 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN67 HLC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 88,560 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides(o/s,n/s) (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides(o/s,n/s) (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides(o/s,n/s). (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also small cuts on inner sidewall but not deep enough to reach ply/cord. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also small cuts on inner sidewall but not deep enough enough to reach ply/cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides(n/s,o/s). (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides(n/s,o/s). (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides(n/s,o/s). (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides(n/s,o/s). (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

both front outer wing panels has corrosion but not excessive.

both rear brake pads wearing but not excessive.

various front/rear suspension components has corrosion but not seriously weakened.

Pass 17 Sep 2025 88,236 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower steering arm has slight/minor wear but not excessive.

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

various front/rear suspension components has corrosion but not seriously weakened.

Pass 27 Aug 2024 87,071 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (both sides o/s,n/s) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall/also has small cut,but not deep enough to reach ply,cord. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides(n/s,o/s) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 83,813 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 83,299 miles

both front/both rear brake pads starting to wear,but not excessive.

Pass 21 Aug 2021 82,686 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 81,785 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 74,879 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 64,198 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 55,159 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 45,462 miles

rear tyres starting to wear,ok at test.

Fail 19 Aug 2016 45,462 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

rear tyres starting to wear,ok at test.

Pass 17 Aug 2015 34,259 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 26,490 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 21,996 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 21,459 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 21,423 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 21,339 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen wiper clearing screen poorly

Pass 11 Mar 2008 21,183 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 21,089 miles

rear diff leaking oil

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

unable to test certain items due to plastic shielding

Pass 11 Mar 2006 20,751 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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N67 HLC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 N67 HLC, 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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N67 HLC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 1996.

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