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N750 SGX

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

39,526 mi
Last recorded39,526 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN750 SGX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 39,526 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2025 39,292 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 May 2025 39,275 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 May 2024 38,764 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 30 May 2024 38,764 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 May 2023 38,185 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2022 37,602 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 May 2021 37,190 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge the lowest point on the tread is 1.8mm the legal limit is 1.6mm tyre also perished/cracking and 25 years old (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged sidewall has signs of run flat damage tyre also perished/cracking and 20 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished/cracking tyre also 23 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished/cracking and tyre 20 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective starting to split at both ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 36,383 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge lowest point on tread is 1.9mm the legal limit is 1.6mm tyre also 20 years old (5.2.3 (e))

rear tyres 18 years old

Pass 5 Jul 2016 34,869 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm, perishing (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 33,222 miles

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

Rear tyres perishing.

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Fail 26 Jun 2015 33,061 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear tyres perishing.

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 31,484 miles

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

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 30,266 miles

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

Offside rear tyre perishing, possibly to cord. Recommend replace.

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 29,373 miles

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Fail 3 Jun 2011 28,879 miles

Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 28,879 miles

Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 28 May 2010 28,620 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 27,595 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 27,158 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 26,577 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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N750 SGX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 N750 SGX, 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 N750 SGX registered?

N750 SGX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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