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N934 KBX

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

80,055 mi
Last recorded80,055 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN934 KBX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 80,055 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 79,907 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 79,870 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 79,851 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 79,699 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 79,251 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 79,190 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 79,056 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 77,948 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 77,743 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 76,956 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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 9 Sep 2014 76,225 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 75,139 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 72,517 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 72,517 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 70,289 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 68,722 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 66,759 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 65,643 miles

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

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

note. beam deflecters fitted to headlights

Pass 3 Sep 2007 63,624 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 58,870 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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N934 KBX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 N934 KBX, 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 N934 KBX registered?

N934 KBX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 14 May 1996.

Is N934 KBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N934 KBX shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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