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N869 BRX

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

135,193 mi
Last recorded135,193 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN869 BRX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 135,193 miles

GENEROL RUST UNDER CAR.

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2025 131,941 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 128,484 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 126,238 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 123,190 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 121,588 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 119,886 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 117,072 miles

small oil leak engine

Pass 9 Nov 2018 115,423 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 111,928 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 109,848 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 105,871 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 104,078 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 102,028 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 96,468 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 96,468 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2006 91,579 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 91,579 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

NSR tyre punctured [unrepairable]

OSR tyre worn close to limits [Pirelli P6000 225/55 X 16W]

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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N869 BRX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 N869 BRX, 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 N869 BRX registered?

N869 BRX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 3 June 1996.

Is N869 BRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N869 BRX shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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