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N9 OOE

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

130,883 mi
Last recorded130,883 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN9 OOE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 130,883 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 129,007 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2025 129,007 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 125,464 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2024 125,464 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 125,356 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 125,288 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 125,156 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 124,958 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 124,814 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 119,677 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 116,991 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 114,851 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 110,737 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 107,603 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 106,022 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 104,742 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 102,568 miles

both front body strength bars centre bobbing deteriorated

Pass 8 Oct 2007 100,188 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 96,925 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 May 2006 91,975 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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N9 OOE is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 N9 OOE, 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 N9 OOE registered?

N9 OOE is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N9 OOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N9 OOE shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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