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N816 DVV

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

113,600 mi
Last recorded113,600 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2014
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN816 DVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2014 113,600 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

exhaust system corroded

general vehicle condition for age

Pass 23 Sep 2013 111,772 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust weak

Pass 4 Dec 2012 109,326 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

centre exhaust weak

Pass 8 Sep 2011 105,048 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

corrosion on front brake discs

offside headlight glass damaged

Pass 23 Sep 2010 102,324 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

chip on offside headlight glass

damage on front number plate

Pass 15 Sep 2009 98,962 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 95,388 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 90,837 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 83,488 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 12 Sep 2006 83,484 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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N816 DVV is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 N816 DVV, 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 N816 DVV registered?

N816 DVV is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N816 DVV safe to buy?

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