CarVerify

Free Car Check

N952 AJX

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4973cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

90,437 mi
Last recorded90,437 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationN952 AJX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 90,437 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 89,016 miles

Coolant leak coolant expansion tank

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 3 Jul 2025 89,016 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak coolant expansion tank

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 88,357 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2024 88,350 miles

Offside Front Outer Direction indicator not working wing indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 86,209 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 84,296 miles

Offside Front Upper top mount creeking

Rear suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Pass 4 Jun 2021 82,019 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 81,612 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 81,521 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 80,804 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 80,551 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 79,599 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 77,874 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 77,169 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 75,511 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2011 74,378 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

front brake discs showing signs of wear on inner braking surface

Pass 1 Oct 2010 73,587 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 72,233 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 70,834 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 69,544 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 68,857 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2005 67,985 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
Full Mercedes-benz Sl reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

N952 AJX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 N952 AJX, 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

How do I check the history of N952 AJX?

You can check the full history of N952 AJX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was N952 AJX registered?

N952 AJX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N952 AJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N952 AJX shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N952 AJX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on N952 AJX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.