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N754 WVJ

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,157 mi
Last recorded155,157 miles
Recorded on19 May 2023
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN754 WVJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 May 2023 155,157 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 155,148 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2022 155,148 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020
Fail 13 Mar 2020 154,272 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wrong size blade jams wiper motor (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front slight play in steering arm control joint

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded from tank ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel cap rubber perished

Pass 10 May 2019 154,061 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 151,958 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 151,950 miles

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 145,981 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 13 Jun 2017 145,975 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported support missing (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 139,054 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front door sticking when open

Rear exhaust clamp corroded and broken

Fail 10 Jun 2016 139,054 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front door sticking when open

Rear exhaust clamp corroded and broken

Fail 4 Jun 2015 125,871 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 125,871 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 11 Jun 2014 112,179 miles

Arch liners fitted

Atf pipes badly corroded

Centre exhaust hanger broken

Corrosion at offside rear jacking point

Drive belt perished

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear fulcrum bush has slight play

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear belt buckle damaged

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust join corroded

Sill covers fitted

Slight play in steering idler bushes

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 112,179 miles

Arch liners fitted

Atf pipes badly corroded

Centre exhaust hanger broken

Corrosion at offside rear jacking point

Drive belt perished

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear fulcrum bush has slight play

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear belt buckle damaged

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust join corroded

Sill covers fitted

Slight play in steering idler bushes

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 May 2012 110,062 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 99,712 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 94,321 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 79,163 miles

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

front wiperblade split

Fail 28 Mar 2009 78,950 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 9 May 2008 69,263 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 60,647 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 52,528 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 WVJ is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 N754 WVJ, 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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N754 WVJ is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 3 January 1996.

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