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N960 WBD

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

78,258 mi
Last recorded78,258 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN960 WBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 78,258 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective GLASS CRACKED (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 78,249 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2019 78,245 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 78,015 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 77,690 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 77,325 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 76,918 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 76,570 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 76,274 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 75,568 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 74,775 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 73,646 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 72,056 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 72,056 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 69,681 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 64,826 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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N960 WBD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 N960 WBD, 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 N960 WBD registered?

N960 WBD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N960 WBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for N960 WBD shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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