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N688 FKK

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

99,414 mi
Last recorded99,414 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2025
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN688 FKK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2025 99,414 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2023 99,270 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 95,315 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2022 95,315 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 94,709 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2021 94,709 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 May 2018 91,987 miles
Fail 5 May 2018 91,961 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 May 2017 88,202 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 4 May 2017 88,202 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 84,196 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component power steering pump (2.3.3b)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 82,399 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Apr 2015 82,399 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2014 79,356 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 73,233 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 69,773 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 62,966 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 53,894 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 48,220 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 43,100 miles

both head/lights on lower limit/

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge nail in tyre

slight oil leak on under tray

under trays

Pass 28 Jun 2006 34,685 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2005 29,497 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2005 29,497 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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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N688 FKK is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 N688 FKK, 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 N688 FKK registered?

N688 FKK is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 15 January 1996.

Is N688 FKK safe to buy?

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