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N820 JLC

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

29,906 mi
Last recorded29,906 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN820 JLC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 29,906 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2026 29,906 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 29,851 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2025 29,851 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 29,944 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 29,836 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 29,286 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 29,212 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 27,773 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 26,082 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 23,919 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 23,919 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 22,935 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 22,377 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 20,713 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 19,435 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 17,225 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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N820 JLC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 N820 JLC, 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 N820 JLC registered?

N820 JLC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 27 June 1996.

Is N820 JLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N820 JLC shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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