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N961 HRN

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,189 mi
Last recorded104,189 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2021
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN961 HRN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2021 104,189 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Front and rear brake hoses slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Front and rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Offside and nearside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2021 104,188 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Tie rod inner ball joint dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Side repeater incorrect colour offside and nearside discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Front and rear brake hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Front and rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Offside and nearside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 103,823 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

all 4 springs rusty

exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2019 102,311 miles

Coolant leak ()

all 4 springs rusty

o/s/f fog light broken

oil seepage

Pass 11 Aug 2018 99,571 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front fog lamp broken/smashed

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

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2018 99,571 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front washer jet blocked

Offside Front fog lamp broken/smashed

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

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 97,112 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front fog lamp damaged

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 92,223 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2015 88,862 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 82,865 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear discs pitted

Pass 6 Nov 2012 82,046 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 6 Nov 2012 82,044 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 80,807 miles

front tyres perished

Fail 31 Oct 2011 80,575 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

front tyres perished

Pass 23 Nov 2010 79,025 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 79,023 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 78,787 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 78,096 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 75,986 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 70,506 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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N961 HRN is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N961 HRN, 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 N961 HRN registered?

N961 HRN is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 29 May 1996.

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