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N805 DME

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 2779cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

123,178 mi
Last recorded123,178 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN805 DME
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,779cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 12 Feb 2026 123,178 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 122,693 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 120,411 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 114,851 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 110,451 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 107,188 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 104,523 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 103,686 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 102,435 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 99,999 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 97,032 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 94,525 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 92,344 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 91,504 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 89,230 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 87,412 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 84,771 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 81,037 miles

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

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

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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N805 DME is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 2,779cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N805 DME, 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 N805 DME registered?

N805 DME is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N805 DME safe to buy?

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