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N7 TEJ

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

85,693 mi
Last recorded85,693 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 85,693 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 84,822 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 82,815 miles
Fail 7 May 2024 82,815 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2023 81,206 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 80,430 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 77,890 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 75,857 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 75,753 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 75,178 miles

Nearside Front Tyre perishing.

Pass 28 Jul 2017 74,086 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 74,078 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 May 2016 72,760 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 71,921 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 70,629 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 69,037 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 67,514 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 66,919 miles

power steering pipes damp

offside rear tyre perishing

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Apr 2011 66,918 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside rear tyre perishing

power steering pipes damp

Pass 14 Apr 2010 66,285 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 65,365 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 65,365 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 64,542 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 63,718 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 62,754 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 TEJ is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 TEJ, 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

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What year was N7 TEJ registered?

N7 TEJ is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 8 January 1996.

Is N7 TEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N7 TEJ shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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