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N844 MGH

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

78,601 mi
Last recorded78,601 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN844 MGH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 78,601 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 18 Jun 2025 78,588 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 68,310 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 59,191 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 59,162 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 May 2021 59,162 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 May 2020 59,098 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT OF 1,6 MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT OF 1.6 MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 58,506 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 57,780 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 57,748 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)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 56,567 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 55,468 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2012 54,280 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 52,676 miles

both front tyres nearing limit

Pass 8 Jun 2009 50,513 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 48,721 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 47,226 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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N844 MGH is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 N844 MGH, 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 N844 MGH registered?

N844 MGH is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 25 April 1996.

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The MOT history for N844 MGH shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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