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N754 RNR

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Brown Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

121,672 mi
Last recorded121,672 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN754 RNR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 121,672 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 117,924 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 115,822 miles

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 110,529 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 26 Mar 2021 110,529 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 106,548 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 104,576 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 102,596 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 98,377 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 95,578 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 93,817 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 93,817 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 92,527 miles

Both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 12 May 2011 87,630 miles

Both front tyres perished and cracked

Fail 10 May 2011 87,630 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Both front tyres perished and cracked

Fail 9 Nov 2009 83,164 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 83,164 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 80,918 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 77,555 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 76,364 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 76,364 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2005 73,878 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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N754 RNR is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Brown with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 N754 RNR, 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 N754 RNR registered?

N754 RNR is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 24 February 1996.

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