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P520 NOL

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2021
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,039 mi
Last recorded105,039 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2020
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP520 NOL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2020 105,039 miles

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

both front top strut mounts perished and cracked

central exhaust mount defective

undertrays fitted obscuring inspection of some components

Fail 7 Dec 2020 105,039 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

both front top strut mounts perished and cracked

central exhaust mount defective

undertrays fitted obscuring inspection of some components

Pass 12 Dec 2019 104,355 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both front top strut mounts perished

Pass 2 Jul 2009 96,882 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 87,018 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 87,018 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 81,807 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 78,401 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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P520 NOL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 P520 NOL, 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 P520 NOL registered?

P520 NOL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 22 August 1996.

Is P520 NOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P520 NOL shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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