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N77 COU

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,451 mi
Last recorded73,451 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2023
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN77 COU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2023 73,451 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2023 73,451 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 71,130 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

slight oil leak

Fail 14 Jan 2022 71,110 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

slight oil leak

Pass 30 Nov 2020 69,006 miles

Central steering arm cover poor condition offside

Nearside Front tyre 2mm

front and rear tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 19 Aug 2019 67,040 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 65,809 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 69,942 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 18 Jul 2016 62,467 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jul 2016 62,467 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2015 54,875 miles

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

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

nearside front fog light not working

Pass 10 Jan 2014 46,141 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 7 Jan 2014 46,141 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 37,267 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 37,166 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Fail 8 Aug 2011 37,166 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 36,554 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 36,513 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 35,388 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 34,848 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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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N77 COU is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N77 COU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N77 COU registered?

N77 COU is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N77 COU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N77 COU shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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