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N892 HWW

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

61,602 mi
Last recorded61,602 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2009
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN892 HWW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2009 61,602 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

dashboard warning lights flashing when ignition off

engine misfire when hot

surface corrosion on front and rear discs

traction control light iluminated

Pass 23 Jun 2008 61,602 miles

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

asr light illuminated

front brake wear indicator wires broken

o/s/r tyre wall cracked

Fail 24 Jan 2008 61,602 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 61,540 miles

aqs per previous advisory sheet

Fail 7 Jul 2006 61,540 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

centre silencer corroding

front exhaust heatshield corroding through

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

steering creakey in operation,may be top mounts

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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N892 HWW is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N892 HWW, 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 N892 HWW registered?

N892 HWW is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 January 1996.

Is N892 HWW safe to buy?

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