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N760 YAC

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

82,056 mi
Last recorded82,056 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN760 YAC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 82,056 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords front and rear tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 81,442 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 80,356 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear exhaust box has corrosion to outer skin and is breaking off but secure

Pass 13 Sep 2022 79,362 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms at rear are corroded but not holed or weak (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear back box outer skin is slightly holed and weak but no exhaust blows effecting emissions

Pass 13 Sep 2021 78,533 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both have slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rear back box has hole in outer casing but not blowing

rear subframe heavily corroded but not holed and still strong

Pass 2 Sep 2020 76,677 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 73,770 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 72,468 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 20 Mar 2018 72,467 miles

Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short wiring to brake fluid level sensor (1.9.2b)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush mounting worn (2.7.4)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 72,022 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Perished (2.7.4)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 71,296 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2016 71,289 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Pipe union to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 70,816 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 70,697 miles

both rear tyres worn to limit on inner tread

offside front antiroll bar bush slight wear

small cut in tread of offside front tyre

Fail 20 Mar 2014 70,697 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyres worn to limit on inner tread

offside front antiroll bar bush slight wear

small cut in tread of offside front tyre

Fail 22 Mar 2013 70,149 miles

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

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

Oil leak

all tyre around 3mm tread

Pass 22 Mar 2013 70,149 miles

Oil leak

all tyre around 3mm tread

Pass 20 Mar 2012 69,924 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 68,219 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

advise on all tyres worn low

Pass 29 Sep 2009 66,272 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

oil leak from rear axle

Pass 29 Sep 2008 64,674 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 62,300 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 56,133 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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N760 YAC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 N760 YAC, 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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N760 YAC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 12 March 1996.

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