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N824 HRV

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

113,452 mi
Last recorded113,452 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN824 HRV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 113,452 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 112,555 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 109,655 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 107,430 miles

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 105,818 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear slight corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 104,863 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 103,344 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 102,737 miles

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

engine covers & under trays fitted.

Pass 15 Jun 2015 101,800 miles

sound covering under bonnet falling off

Pass 17 Jun 2014 99,954 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 96,700 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 2 May 2012 96,700 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 95,928 miles

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

brake pad warning light on sometimes

front brake discs worn/lipped

front brake pads wearing low

o/s/f shock absorber damp

o/s/r tyre low tread(just under 3mm)

rear diff leaking oil

Fail 24 Sep 2009 95,928 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake pad warning light on sometimes

front brake discs worn/lipped

front brake pads wearing low

o/s/f shock absorber damp

o/s/r tyre low tread(just under 3mm)

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 25 Sep 2008 89,434 miles

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

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

long park brake travel

o/s/f shock absorber damp/oily

rear diff damp/oily

steering box damp/oily

Fail 25 Sep 2008 89,434 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

long park brake travel

o/s/f shock absorber damp/oily

rear diff damp/oily

steering box damp/oily

Pass 1 Oct 2007 83,747 miles

o/s/f shock absorber damp

o/s/r tyre on 1.6mm limit

steering box damp

wiper split on end

Fail 24 Sep 2007 83,718 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

o/s/f shock absorber damp

o/s/r tyre on 1.6mm limit

steering box damp

wiper split on end

Pass 22 Sep 2006 78,320 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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N824 HRV is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 N824 HRV, 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 N824 HRV registered?

N824 HRV is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N824 HRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N824 HRV shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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