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N822 WOE

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

180,751 mi
Last recorded180,751 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN822 WOE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 180,751 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Top mount bush, perished and split, nearing the limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2025 180,751 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Car leaning to o/s further investigation required

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Top mount bush, perished and split, nearing the limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Top mount bush, perished and split, nearing the limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 179,911 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2024 179,911 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2023 178,739 miles

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside drop arm to drag link gaiter (2.1.3 (g) (i))

chip in windscreen

front brake pads worn low

Pass 9 Dec 2022 176,831 miles

Central Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drag link ball joint dust covers (2.1.3 (g) (i))

nearside front brake pads wearing low

nearside rear tyre wearing low on tread

Pass 25 Nov 2021 174,429 miles

Steering damper has a slight leak

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip to the nearside central area, and a small chip to the offside lower area. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 172,518 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view large chip to the nearside central area, and a small chip to the offside lower area. (3.2 (a) (i))

back light illuminations not working on the milometer display

Pass 21 Nov 2019 170,647 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2019 170,647 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail in the wheel arch corroded away at the anti roll bar mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment foot lever travels to the floor (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 168,291 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 164,916 miles

nearside front tyre has nail in tread and getting low on outer edge

Pass 17 Nov 2016 162,099 miles

Metal brake pipe at hose offside corroding.

Nearside ball joint on centre steering rod deteriorating.

Offside front shock absorber gaiter detatched from the top.

Offside front tyre wearing on edges and nearing limit.

Second silencer in from the rear, outer skin corroding.

Pass 9 Dec 2015 159,494 miles

Front tyres worn on shoulders

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

Fail 8 Dec 2015 159,494 miles

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

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

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Front tyres worn on shoulders

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 156,088 miles

front no plate in poor condition.

off side rear brake pipe at hose joint is corroded slightly.

rear no plate deterioating

windscreen cracked in centre within limits at time of test.

Pass 7 Nov 2013 153,318 miles

Centre silencer outer skin corroding.

Chip in centre of windscreen.

Nearside rear tyre worn low on inner edge.

Offside rear brake operates slower than nearside but within limits.

Offside rear tyre has a nail or similar in tread.

Rear number plate deteriorating.

Steering damper leaking slightly.

Track control rod (between steering box and idler) has the boots splitting on the joints at both ends.

Fail 7 Nov 2013 153,318 miles

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

Centre silencer outer skin corroding.

Chip in centre of windscreen.

Nearside rear tyre worn low on inner edge.

Offside rear brake operates slower than nearside but within limits.

Offside rear tyre has a nail or similar in tread.

Rear number plate deteriorating.

Steering damper leaking slightly.

Track control rod (between steering box and idler) has the boots splitting on the joints at both ends.

Pass 19 Nov 2012 150,655 miles

the front and rear brake pads are low

the rear number plate is in poor condition

Fail 19 Nov 2012 150,655 miles

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

the front and rear brake pads are low

the rear number plate is in poor condition

Pass 13 Dec 2011 147,464 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear number plate is deteriorating.

Fail 12 Dec 2011 147,464 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Lowish brake readings on nearside parking brake ( 50% lower than Offside )

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Rear number plate is deteriorating.

Pass 15 Dec 2010 143,692 miles

parking brake lever/pedal travel near limit.

slight damage to n/s/f tyre side wall

windscreen chiped in centre under 40mm

Pass 17 Dec 2009 140,014 miles

near side front tyre has small amount of side wall damage.

windscreen damaged/cracked in centre with in limit at time of test.

Pass 31 Dec 2008 136,147 miles

exhaust centre box corroded.

Pass 12 Dec 2007 131,509 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Parking brake travel is on the limit.

Slight play in nearside front wheel bearing.

Slight play in steering.

Pass 22 Dec 2006 127,946 miles

centre exhaust box corroded slightly

near side front tyre worn to the legal limit in places.

off side front tyre worn near to wear indicators

small chip in windscreen

Pass 28 Dec 2005 123,851 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

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 WOE is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WOE, 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 N822 WOE registered?

N822 WOE is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 3 January 1996.

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