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N933 JBY

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

134,164 mi
Last recorded134,164 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2014
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN933 JBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2014 134,164 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front suspension top mount rubbers deterioated

Fail 17 Nov 2014 24,003 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front suspension top mount rubbers deterioated

Pass 14 Oct 2013 18,568 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

all 4 tyres on limit and heavily worn on edges advise change a.s.a.p

slight imbalance in front brakes

Pass 9 Oct 2012 8,648 miles

Coolant leak

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)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 131,002 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 130,379 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded in poor condition

Pass 27 Apr 2009 129,854 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 129,354 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 128,701 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 121,415 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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N933 JBY is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 N933 JBY, 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 N933 JBY registered?

N933 JBY is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 4 January 1996.

Is N933 JBY safe to buy?

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