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N7 GSM

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 5987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

110,652 mi
Last recorded110,652 miles
Recorded on8 May 2024
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN7 GSM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2024 110,652 miles

Rear fuel pipes corroded

underside front to rear corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2022 110,648 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 110,619 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 110,619 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension component leaking (5.3.5 (c))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 108,784 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2018 104,154 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 101,843 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 100,223 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 98,533 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Fail 23 Sep 2015 98,523 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside Front Fluid suspension levelling valve insecure (2.4.D.4)

Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.D.3)

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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 96,766 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2014 96,766 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 92,734 miles

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

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

Slight deterioration at offside of front subframe

Pass 3 Sep 2012 90,244 miles

centre exhaust in poor condition

nail in nearside rear tyre

offside front and nearside rear brake pipes corroded

oil leak from differential

Pass 5 Sep 2011 80,984 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 69,990 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Nov 2006 39,923 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 28,870 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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N7 GSM is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 5,987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N7 GSM, 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 N7 GSM registered?

N7 GSM is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 19 June 1996.

Is N7 GSM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N7 GSM shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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