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N920 SAD

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

82,577 mi
Last recorded82,577 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN920 SAD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 82,577 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 82,571 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 82,311 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 82,082 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread De-laminating (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear brake hoses, ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 81,767 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 81,325 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 80,507 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 79,633 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 78,803 miles

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 77,290 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 74,755 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 73,303 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 71,457 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 70,250 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Aug 2012 70,250 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 69,104 miles

fuel cap seal starting to perish

Pass 15 Jul 2010 67,963 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 66,052 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 63,421 miles

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

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

advise rear fog light switch worn

Pass 3 Jul 2007 59,917 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 57,801 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2005 53,902 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

front tyres weareing on inner and outer sides

offside front shock absorber gater torn

Pass 15 Nov 2005 53,902 miles

front tyres weareing on inner and outer sides

offside front shock absorber gater torn

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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N920 SAD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 N920 SAD, 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 N920 SAD registered?

N920 SAD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N920 SAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for N920 SAD shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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