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N788 HRV

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

56,560 mi
Last recorded56,560 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN788 HRV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 56,560 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 56,185 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 55,359 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 54,710 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 54,009 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 53,612 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer swivel joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer swivel joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 53,272 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 52,894 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 52,657 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 49,406 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2012 49,405 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 46,314 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 39,704 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 35,006 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 30,909 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 12,681 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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N788 HRV is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 N788 HRV, 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

How do I check the history of N788 HRV?

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What year was N788 HRV registered?

N788 HRV is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 25 March 1996.

Is N788 HRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N788 HRV shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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