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M462 NCG

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

8,515 mi
Last recorded8,515 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM462 NCG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 8,515 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2023 7,654 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 7,232 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 6,301 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 6,051 miles

parking brake travel near limit

Pass 29 Jun 2018 5,899 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 5,896 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 5,854 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2017 5,846 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 5,400 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 5,400 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 4,892 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 16 Jul 2014 4,578 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 4,578 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 4,177 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 3,760 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 2,865 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 1,223 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 1,168 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 38,599 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2009 38,599 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2009 38,565 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 38,313 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 38,313 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 17 Nov 2007 37,748 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 37,739 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 37,235 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 37,068 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 16 Nov 2005 36,378 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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M462 NCG is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 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 M462 NCG, 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 M462 NCG registered?

M462 NCG is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 April 1995.

Is M462 NCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for M462 NCG shows 29 tests with a 65.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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