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N753 CAN

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

75,448 mi
Last recorded75,448 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN753 CAN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 75,448 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 74,954 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 74,759 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 73,218 miles

SUBFRAME REAR CORRODED

Fail 12 Jan 2023 73,215 miles

Offside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

SUBFRAME REAR CORRODED

Pass 8 Jul 2021 71,075 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 69,922 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 69,027 miles

Offside Front tyre outer sidewall cracked

Fail 26 Jun 2013 62,380 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 62,380 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 60,952 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 58,502 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Jul 2011 58,502 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear tyre badly cracked .

offside rear tyre badly cracked .

Pass 30 Jun 2010 56,389 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 55,790 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 55,234 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 53,908 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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N753 CAN is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 N753 CAN, 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 N753 CAN registered?

N753 CAN is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 18 January 1996.

Is N753 CAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N753 CAN shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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