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M31 NGS

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

123,496 mi
Last recorded123,496 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM31 NGS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 123,496 miles

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Nearside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 122,530 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Nearside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2025 122,530 miles

Side repeater not working Offside (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Nearside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 120,854 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 119,766 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 119,243 miles
Pass 22 May 2021 117,384 miles
Pass 4 May 2020 115,800 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 114,370 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2018 112,931 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Jul 2017 112,892 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 112,892 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 111,725 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 111,718 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 109,103 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 108,068 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 106,101 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 106,099 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 105,898 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Jun 2012 104,786 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 102,444 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 102,444 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 98,026 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 97,171 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 95,872 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 94,541 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 92,354 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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M31 NGS is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 M31 NGS, 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 M31 NGS registered?

M31 NGS is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1995.

Is M31 NGS safe to buy?

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