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N841 MCK

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

100,262 mi
Last recorded100,262 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN841 MCK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 100,262 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 100,096 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 99,746 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 99,549 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 99,408 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 99,035 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 98,405 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 97,976 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 97,818 miles

Under-Trays fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2015 96,940 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2014 94,829 miles

Front exhaust mount broken still secure.

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

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

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

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

Suspension bush's deteriorated with age of vehicle.

X2 steering arm ball joint boots split allowing slight leak.

centre cat heat sheild loose.

Pass 19 Jun 2013 91,199 miles

exhaust system and exhaust mounts deteriorated. Still secure.

Pass 23 Jun 2012 89,793 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 89,787 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear flexi brake pipes starting to perish.

Pass 29 Jun 2011 84,498 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 78,758 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 73,805 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 23 Apr 2008 68,778 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 60,860 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 51,133 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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N841 MCK is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 N841 MCK, 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 N841 MCK registered?

N841 MCK is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 2 January 1996.

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