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N75 HUY

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests35 (22 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate62.9%

Mileage

131,918 mi
Last recorded131,918 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN75 HUY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

22 pass 13 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 131,918 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear jacking point / floor corroded

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

Pass 23 Oct 2025 131,034 miles

front exhaust bracket corroded but system secure

Fail 23 Oct 2025 131,034 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

front exhaust bracket corroded but system secure

Pass 24 Oct 2024 128,937 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush mount (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both front fog lamps lens cracked

Pass 30 Oct 2023 126,887 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2023 126,887 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Oct 2023 126,887 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Central Rear silencer outer casing corroded

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose bracket corroded exhaust secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2023 126,887 miles

Central Windscreen wiper missing motor plus wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working washers missing (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Central Rear silencer outer casing corroded

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose bracket corroded exhaust secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 124,592 miles

oil leak

Fail 20 Sep 2022 124,592 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2021 122,319 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush perishing (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush perishing (5.3.2 (c))

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

main beam dip switch worn

Pass 1 Oct 2020 121,265 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mounting starting to split (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount starting to split (5.3.2 (c))

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

headlight main beam / dipped beam switch vague when used

Pass 3 Oct 2019 120,135 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 120,135 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 116,921 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 113,428 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across (3.6.B.2c)

both sides front fog lights broken

Pass 28 Nov 2016 110,551 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/f tyre worn on the inner edge

Fail 28 Nov 2016 110,551 miles

Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/f tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 26 Nov 2015 106,118 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 102,332 miles

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

n/s front indicator lens missing

n/s o/s front fog lamp lenses broken

wiper blade condition

Pass 26 Nov 2013 99,620 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 96,793 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 96,791 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 93,983 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded on inner faces

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 30 Nov 2011 93,980 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front brake discs slightly corroded on inner faces

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 91,935 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Jan 2011 91,934 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Dec 2009 88,547 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2009 88,543 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 87,011 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 83,909 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 83,909 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 80,005 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2006 76,054 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 76,054 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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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N75 HUY is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.9%.

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 N75 HUY, 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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N75 HUY is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 24 May 1996.

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