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N782 DYB

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

49,337 mi
Last recorded49,337 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN782 DYB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 49,337 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

offside & nearside rear suspension fluid pipes corroded

suspension fluid hose in nearside front wheel arch weeping

suspension fluid pipe in nearside front wheel arch corroded

Fail 1 May 2026 49,327 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer rose joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer rose joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

offside & nearside rear suspension fluid pipes corroded

suspension fluid hose in nearside front wheel arch weeping

suspension fluid pipe in nearside front wheel arch corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2025 49,000 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front brake hoses perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Play in both front lower ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened N/S/F suspension pipe corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear brake hoses perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Corrosion on both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear suspension pipes corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2024 48,470 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front brake hoses perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Misting of oil at suspension pipe union

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear brake hoses perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Rear suspension springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Corrosion on rear suspension pipes

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Rear prop shaft coupling starting to crack (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Corrosion on rear subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 48,165 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 47,910 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 47,796 miles

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

Central Rear differential oil leak but not excessive

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 18 Jun 2020 47,736 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 47,639 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 47,499 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 47,286 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 47,893 miles

Front tyres aged 15 years

Offside Rear tyre aged 19 years and worn to 3mm

oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2015 46,425 miles

n/s/f suspension feed pipe pipe damp

Pass 17 Apr 2014 45,933 miles

Offside front shock feed pipe damp.

Offside rear tyre has 2 nails in tread.

Pass 5 Apr 2013 45,615 miles

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

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

Sil Covers Fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wheel Arch Liners Fitted

Fail 27 Mar 2012 45,182 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 45,182 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 44,225 miles

Slight Play Front ARB Links

Pass 13 Apr 2010 43,392 miles

Front No. Plate Damaged

Pass 26 Mar 2009 42,547 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 42,547 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 41,235 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 40,888 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 39,762 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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N782 DYB is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 N782 DYB, 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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N782 DYB is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 May 1996.

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