N32YTF
Year1996
0-60mph8.5 sec
FuelPetrol
Power190 BHP
N32YTFreport date: 2024-03-28      
UK

MERCEDES C280 ELEGANCE

General information

Make MERCEDES
Model SL C280 ELEGANCE
Colour Red
Year of manufacture 1996
Top speed 144 mph
0 - 60 mph 8.5 seconds
Gearbox 5 speed Manual

Engine & fuel consumption

Power 190 BHP
Max. torque 270 Nm at 3.000 rpm
Engine capacity 2.799 cc
Cylinders 6
Fuel type Petrol
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Internet history

Entry 1
Date 2021-02-02
Pictures 1
Listing price View report
source: autoonline.co.uk
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MOT history

MOT expiry date 2021-10-23
MOT pass rate
71 %
MOT passed 15
Failed MOT tests 6
Total advice items 52
Total items failed 12
MOT #21 2020-10-19 13:54
MOT test number 293044563136
Result Passed
Next expiry date 2021-10-23
Advice
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing and offside rear (5.3.2 (b))
Advice
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advice
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Minor
Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Advice
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Advice
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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MOT #20 2020-10-19 11:43
MOT test number 694683103310
Result Failed
Fail
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Advice
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing and offside rear (5.3.2 (b))
Advice
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Minor
Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Advice
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advice
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective perished (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Advice
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Advice
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Advice
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advice
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering damper misting fluid (2.1.5 (a))
MOT #19 2019-10-24 11:43
MOT test number 589469505816
Result Passed
Advice
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
MOT #18 2018-10-22 12:04
MOT test number 414096738943
Result Passed
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MOT #17 2017-10-03 14:09
MOT test number 266832280324
Result Passed
Advice
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Advice
Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s/f inner and o/s/f outer (2.2.C.1c)
Advice
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
MOT #16 2016-09-30 14:01
MOT test number 642180949034
Result Passed
Advice
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Advice
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
MOT #15 2016-09-30 06:37
MOT test number 900879320039
Result Failed
Advice
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Fail
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Advice
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
MOT #14 2015-09-28 14:36
MOT test number 207336612574
Result Passed
Advice
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Advice
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advice
Slight play at n/s idler arm
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MOT #13 2015-09-22 12:42
MOT test number 570696568763
Result Failed
Advice
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Fail
Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)
Fail
Centre Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt conecting arm (2.2.C.1c)
Advice
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advice
Slight play at n/s idler arm
Fail
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Fail
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
MOT #12 2014-08-18 13:13
MOT test number 867860634288
Result Passed
Advice
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Notice
Centre rod n/side front boot deteriorated
Advice
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Notice
Exhaust deteriorated
Advice
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
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MOT #11 2014-08-11 10:21
MOT test number 896233624272
Result Failed
Fail
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advice
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advice
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Notice
Centre rod n/side front boot deteriorated
Fail
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advice
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Notice
Exhaust deteriorated
MOT #10 2013-09-10 08:22
MOT test number 429143753219
Result Passed
Advice
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advice
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advice
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advice
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Notice
Front and rear tyres slightly perished and cracked
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MOT #9 2013-09-05 11:49
MOT test number 448138443212
Result Failed
Advice
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Fail
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Advice
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Notice
Both catalyst internally collapsed
Advice
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advice
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Fail
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Advice
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advice
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
MOT #8 2012-08-17 14:52
MOT test number 438050032221
Result Passed
MOT #7 2011-06-07 17:47
MOT test number 799288651148
Result Passed
MOT #6 2011-06-01 10:29
MOT test number 795892751153
Result Failed
Fail
Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
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MOT #5 2010-05-19 17:19
MOT test number 932689830130
Result Passed
MOT #4 2009-05-13 16:10
MOT test number 174353239100
Result Passed
MOT #3 2008-05-09 14:54
MOT test number 663520038153
Result Passed
Advice
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
MOT #2 2007-05-24 10:18
MOT test number 230434747484
Result Passed
MOT #1 2006-03-22 10:34
MOT test number 860951886012
Result Passed
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Tax & MOT check

Untaxed Tax expired: 6 August 2020
MOT Expired: 23 October 2021
Tax status 6 August 2020
Days left 1331 days too late
MOT expiry date 23 October 2021
Full MOT history See MOT history
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Mileage check

Odometer In miles
Mileage registrations 23
First mileage registration 1996-12-30
Last registration 2020-10-19
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Registration #1 1996-12-30 13 mi
Registration #2 2006-03-22 90.675 mi
Registration #3 2007-05-24 92.920 mi
Registration #4 2008-05-09 92.968 mi
Registration #5 2009-05-13 93.372 mi
Registration #6 2010-05-19 94.289 mi
Registration #7 2011-06-01 95.198 mi
Registration #8 2011-06-07 951.205 mi
Registration #9 2012-08-17 95.806 mi
Registration #10 2013-09-05 95.661 mi
Registration #11 2013-09-10 96.682 mi
Registration #12 2014-08-11 96.918 mi
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Safety ratings

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Additional information

Fuel tank capacity 62 l
Fuel delivery Multi-Point Injection
Number of doors 4
Number of axles 2
Engine number 10494120007042

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