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N703 LBM

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

55,510 mi
Last recorded55,510 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN703 LBM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 55,510 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 55,478 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 55,470 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 55,470 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 55,470 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 55,352 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 55,231 miles

little reserve travel left on parking brake

Pass 29 Jan 2018 54,860 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 54,721 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 54,343 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 53,882 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 53,068 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 52,219 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 51,331 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 50,751 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 49,666 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 47,986 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 46,109 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 44,358 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 44,358 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2006 42,127 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2005 39,976 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2005 59,820 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 20 Jul 2005 39,976 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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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N703 LBM is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N703 LBM, 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 N703 LBM registered?

N703 LBM is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 27 June 1996.

Is N703 LBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N703 LBM shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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