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N931 FLR

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,226 mi
Last recorded62,226 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN931 FLR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 62,226 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2024

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 May 2024

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2022 61,290 miles

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 26 May 2022 61,290 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 13 May 2020 60,373 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2018

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 58,964 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 57,887 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 57,881 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/45/zr17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 56,213 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 53,217 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 53,217 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 51,292 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 45,759 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 42,533 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 41,060 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 40,372 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 40,200 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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N931 FLR is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N931 FLR, 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 N931 FLR registered?

N931 FLR is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 9 January 1996.

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