MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
104,189 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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))
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
Coolant leak ()
all 4 springs rusty
o/s/f fog light broken
oil seepage
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))
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))
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front fog lamp damaged
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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
Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
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)
front tyres perished
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
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)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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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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N961 HRN is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 29 May 1996.
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