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N928 KGJ

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

193,400 mi
Last recorded193,400 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2014
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN928 KGJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2014 193,400 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 190,059 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 190,059 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2012 188,951 miles

Centre silencer has a mounting broken, suggest mounting replaced.

Front brake hoses perishing.

Metal b rake pipe to offside rear corroding.

Metal pipe at front, running along sides and front crossmember (possibly gearbox cooling pipe) very corroded.

Offside rear tyre worn near to limit.

Rear number plate has a couple of letters fading.

Silencer outer skin corroding.

Wing repeaters both sides, faded white to the limit.

Pass 9 May 2011 184,338 miles

both front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear.

Pass 26 Apr 2010 176,840 miles

near side front wing corroded.

repeater lamps faded slightly.

slight cracking to front brake hoses.

slight play in front wheel bearings.

windscreen wiper poor only just clears screen.

Fail 13 Apr 2010 176,362 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Oil leak

rear diff leaking

Pass 30 Apr 2009 163,994 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 29 Apr 2009 163,988 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2008 157,983 miles

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

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

front exhaust support rusting

rear propshaft coupling perished

diff pinion seal leaking

Pass 15 May 2007 149,352 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 149,352 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

hand brake travel high

nearside front fog lamp damaged

Pass 5 May 2006 141,578 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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N928 KGJ is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 N928 KGJ, 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 N928 KGJ registered?

N928 KGJ is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 26 January 1996.

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