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N7 MFM

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

97,159 mi
Last recorded97,159 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN7 MFM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 97,159 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 96,803 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2024 96,376 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2023 95,745 miles

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

Slight play in steering idler bushes

Pass 11 May 2022 94,768 miles

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

Slight play in steering idler bushes

Fail 10 May 2022 94,768 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Slight play in steering idler bushes

Pass 15 Apr 2021 94,386 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 93,417 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 92,634 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 91,807 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 91,443 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 90,605 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 May 2013 89,354 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 87,385 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/r jack point signs corrision

oil leak rear diff

outter sills covered

Pass 1 Apr 2009 86,133 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

crack outside swept area

rear diff oil leak

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 29 Sep 2007 84,761 miles

front top mounts split

Fail 26 Sep 2007 84,761 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 Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front top mounts split

Pass 15 Jun 2006 80,805 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres getting low on tread

Pass 27 Jun 2005 67,352 miles

fluid level low and warning light on

rear brake pads low

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 MFM is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 N7 MFM, 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 MFM registered?

N7 MFM is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 25 April 1996.

Is N7 MFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N7 MFM shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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