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N955 HLX

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

99,529 mi
Last recorded99,529 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN955 HLX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 17 Jul 2026 99,529 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perished & cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside intermediate drop arm slight play in mounting/bushes

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both greased (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perished & cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 98,503 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play upper joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering idler worn bush or adjustment required, slight play

Pass 26 Jan 2024 97,709 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 96,730 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front idler arm bushing/assembly worn/has play

Pass 27 Jan 2022 95,809 miles

Nearside steering idler slight play

Pass 19 Jan 2021 94,972 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 94,170 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 92,003 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 91,245 miles

minor engine oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2015 90,777 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 89,971 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2012 88,324 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 85,704 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 82,637 miles

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

Offside Front 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 10 Jul 2009 79,803 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front 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 3 Jul 2008 77,604 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 74,060 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 69,879 miles

brake pad wear warning light on under braking

n/s/r tyre pressure low

two washer jets blocked

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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N955 HLX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N955 HLX, 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 N955 HLX registered?

N955 HLX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 5 June 1996.

Is N955 HLX safe to buy?

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