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N822 CMT

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

102,280 mi
Last recorded102,280 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2019
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN822 CMT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2019 102,280 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front lower bumper slightly damaged

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Aug 2019 102,280 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front lower bumper slightly damaged

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 100,253 miles

exhaust & heat shields corroding

exhaust mounting broken

offside door inner handle loose but not affecting operation

steering box damp

Pass 9 Mar 2017 97,327 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both front bottom arm supporting ball joints (2.4.G.2)

Front advise both front top shock absorber mountings cracking

Offside Rear wheel arch has corrosion

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

advise wipers not always parking in correct position

Pass 18 Jan 2016 95,379 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 93,541 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front top shocker mountings cracking

Pass 26 Jan 2015 93,541 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front top shocker mountings cracking

Pass 10 Dec 2013 91,027 miles

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 4 Dec 2013 91,027 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 89,097 miles

engine oil leak

exhaust in poor condition

steering box slight oil leak

Fail 19 Dec 2012 89,097 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

engine oil leak

exhaust in poor condition

steering box slight oil leak

Fail 30 Dec 2011 86,764 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Dec 2011 86,764 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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 85,202 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 84,327 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 82,437 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2007 80,160 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 76,583 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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N822 CMT is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 N822 CMT, 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 N822 CMT registered?

N822 CMT is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 20 March 1996.

Is N822 CMT safe to buy?

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