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M804 NJV

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,750 mi
Last recorded151,750 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2013
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM804 NJV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2013 151,750 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 151,720 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 23 Apr 2012 145,032 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 145,032 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 143,804 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 143,061 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 138,943 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 132,139 miles

drive belt slightly cracked.

main brake pipes slightly coroded.

Fail 30 Nov 2007 132,139 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

drive belt slightly cracked.

main brake pipes slightly coroded.

Pass 30 Nov 2006 128,079 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Dec 2005 122,289 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2005 122,289 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion. o/s/f and o/s/r and n/s/r tyres worn

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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M804 NJV is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M804 NJV, 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 M804 NJV registered?

M804 NJV is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 February 1995.

Is M804 NJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M804 NJV shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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