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N740 HBY

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2023
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,911 mi
Last recorded99,911 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2022
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN740 HBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2022 99,911 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 99,899 miles

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2020 99,899 miles

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 99,122 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 99,122 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 May 2018 98,000 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.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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N740 HBY is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N740 HBY, 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 N740 HBY registered?

N740 HBY is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 10 April 1996.

Is N740 HBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N740 HBY shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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