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N993 UPM

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

107,346 mi
Last recorded107,346 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN993 UPM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 107,346 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2025 105,911 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 105,579 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 105,048 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 104,847 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 104,297 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 103,366 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 101,998 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 101,995 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2018 100,546 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre perished (12 years old)

Offside Rear Tyre perished (11 years old)

Fail 27 Jan 2018 100,546 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre perished (12 years old)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre perished (11 years old)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 98,227 miles

front tyres have cuts on sidewalls but not excessive

Fail 23 Feb 2017 98,227 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front tyres have cuts on sidewalls but not excessive

Pass 8 May 2012 98,073 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 96,724 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 26 Nov 2010 96,724 miles

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 9 May 2009 95,391 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 93,786 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 90,020 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 90,015 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Oil leaks from Engine and Transmission.

Pass 23 May 2006 84,770 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 84,765 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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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N993 UPM is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 N993 UPM, 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 N993 UPM registered?

N993 UPM is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N993 UPM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N993 UPM shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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