MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
71,757 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
rear propshaft coupling poor condition
slight play in both front wheel bearings
slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
slight play in both front wheel bearings
slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
all flexi brake pipes starting to perish
slight play in near side track rod end
slight play in off side front bottom ball joint
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
n/s spot lamp broken
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
n/s/f spot lamp broken
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N788 LEX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 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 N788 LEX, 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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What year was N788 LEX registered?
N788 LEX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1996.
Is N788 LEX safe to buy?
The MOT history for N788 LEX shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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