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N70 RKM

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

145,292 mi
Last recorded145,292 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN70 RKM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 145,292 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2025 143,625 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

rear diff leaking oil

Fail 18 Sep 2025 143,209 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 10 Sep 2024 140,186 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine & differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 134,735 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2023 134,735 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 129,374 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2022 129,349 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 125,199 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 121,777 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 119,207 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 113,734 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 109,715 miles

Exhaust in poor condition

Oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2016 105,749 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2015 100,201 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 95,300 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust bracket to gearbox broken but exhaust stable

oil leak around engine

Pass 16 Sep 2013 90,396 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Sep 2012 87,711 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 87,711 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 85,697 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2010 83,504 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight oil leak noted on rear diff.

Pass 30 Sep 2009 81,636 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 79,342 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2008 79,328 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 73,795 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 67,960 miles

Nearside Front 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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N70 RKM is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 N70 RKM, 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 N70 RKM registered?

N70 RKM is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 7 May 1996.

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