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181 XKN

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

58,043 mi
Last recorded58,043 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration181 XKN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 23 Apr 2026 58,043 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 58,004 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 57,697 miles

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

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

steering damper leaking slightly

Pass 4 Apr 2023 57,343 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 56,953 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 56,752 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 56,643 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 56,249 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 55,653 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 55,033 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 54,422 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 53,352 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 52,399 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 51,265 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 50,025 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 48,476 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 47,165 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 46,027 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 44,950 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 43,485 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 41,996 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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181 XKN is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 87,421 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 181 XKN, 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 31 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 181 XKN registered?

181 XKN is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 8 August 1995.

Is 181 XKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for 181 XKN shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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