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N929 CMT

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

101,413 mi
Last recorded101,413 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN929 CMT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 101,413 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 100,750 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 100,656 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 100,478 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 4 brake pipes to flexi pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

battery terminals loose

Fail 14 Dec 2018 100,478 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 4 brake pipes to flexi pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

battery terminals loose

Pass 21 Aug 2015 98,078 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 92,774 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)

centre exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2013 88,995 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 85,052 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 83,006 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 80,999 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 80,428 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 77,858 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 74,041 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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N929 CMT is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 N929 CMT, 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 N929 CMT registered?

N929 CMT is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 22 April 1996.

Is N929 CMT safe to buy?

The MOT history for N929 CMT shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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