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M971 NRH

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

91,071 mi
Last recorded91,071 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM971 NRH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 91,071 miles

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 13 Apr 2023 90,982 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2023 90,982 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 May 2021 90,619 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at mid to rear connection (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front 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 Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Oil leak, but not excessive auto box sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 90,584 miles

Front steering damper has a slight leak of fluid

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged small crack on base of stem (5.2.3 (j))

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

Fail 7 Jul 2020 90,519 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 89,951 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 89,625 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 88,316 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 88,316 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 88,174 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 88,174 miles

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

All brake ferrules corroded

All suspension bushes are cracked and perished

Centre exhaust hanger has corroded away from its fittings

NSF OSF inner and outer cv boots cracked and perishing

NSF OSF tyres cracked on sidewalls

Oil leak engine

Oil leak transmission

Pass 22 May 2014 86,937 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 86,937 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2013 79,762 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

exhaust corroded

underside corroding

Pass 30 Apr 2013 79,762 miles

exhaust corroded

underside corroding

Fail 21 May 2012 77,246 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

brake pipes corroded

exhaust corroded

power steering pipe corroded

Pass 21 May 2012 77,246 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

brake pipes corroded

exhaust corroded

power steering pipe corroded

Pass 18 May 2011 76,962 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 May 2010 74,455 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

brake pipes covered in grease

fuel cap seal cracking

Fail 1 May 2010 74,442 miles

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

brake pipes covered in grease

fuel cap seal cracking

Pass 19 May 2009 71,134 miles

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

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

all 4 coil springs corroded

Pass 8 May 2008 67,079 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 63,681 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 May 2006 60,610 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 May 2006 60,610 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

CENTRE HEAT SHEILD INSECURE

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 May 2005 59,630 miles
Pass 19 May 2005 59,630 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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M971 NRH is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 M971 NRH, 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 M971 NRH registered?

M971 NRH is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 19 April 1995.

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