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N81 CRP

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

41,362 mi
Last recorded41,362 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN81 CRP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 41,362 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 40,844 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 40,764 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 40,670 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 40,527 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 40,510 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 40,490 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 39,780 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Aug 2018 39,780 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

n/s/r tyre perishing on walls.

Fail 31 Mar 2014 39,166 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 39,166 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 38,944 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 38,944 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 38,944 miles

both registration plates becoming discoloured.

Pass 14 May 2008 38,404 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 36,783 miles

rear registration plate becoming discoloured.

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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N81 CRP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N81 CRP, 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

How do I check the history of N81 CRP?

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What year was N81 CRP registered?

N81 CRP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 June 1996.

Is N81 CRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N81 CRP shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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