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N984 HLY

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

112,102 mi
Last recorded112,102 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN984 HLY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 112,102 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 111,386 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 110,476 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 109,993 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 109,934 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 109,311 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 108,735 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 108,246 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

SOME CORROSION ON REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES.PLAY ON STEERING LINKAGES.REAR REGISTRATION PLATE FADING.REAR BRAKE DISCS VERY RUSTY.FRONT BRAKE DISCS SURFACES GETTING RUSTY.

Pass 3 Jul 2017 108,235 miles

EMISSONS STRUGGLED TO COME INTO LIMITS.BOTH REAR RUBBER BRAKE HOSES STARTING TO SPLIT.NEARSIDE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER SEEPING OIL.

SOME CORROSION ON REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES.PLAY ON STEERING LINKAGES.REAR REGISTRATION PLATE FADING.REAR BRAKE DISCS VERY RUSTY.FRONT BRAKE DISCS SURFACES GETTING RUSTY.

Pass 7 Jul 2016 108,222 miles

RUST ON FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS

Pass 30 Jun 2015 108,173 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 108,077 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 108,077 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 107,763 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 107,757 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 107,116 miles

both rear tyres splitting and getting low on tread.air bag light on.offside front tyre starting to split.

Pass 30 Jun 2011 106,181 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 106,181 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

slight play on both front wheels.

Pass 30 Jun 2010 105,204 miles

both front tyres low on tread,slight bulge on offside front outter tyre wall.splits on both rear tyres.

Pass 3 Jul 2009 104,265 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 103,265 miles

play on nearside front wheel.

Pass 25 Jun 2007 100,709 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 98,680 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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N984 HLY is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 N984 HLY, 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 N984 HLY registered?

N984 HLY is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 May 1996.

Is N984 HLY safe to buy?

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