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N107 SMY

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,210 mi
Last recorded98,210 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2022
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN107 SMY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2022 98,210 miles

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

Rear Exhaust corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 97,837 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All Round x4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 97,824 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Feb 2020 97,824 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 97,497 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

vehicle has a lot of surface rust underneath

Pass 15 Feb 2018 97,410 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

complete exhaust system corroded and deteriorating

vehicle has a lot of surface rust underneath

Fail 26 Oct 2012 94,530 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 94,530 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 89,902 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2011 89,902 miles

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 81,883 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 81,883 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 80,924 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 75,077 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 64,522 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 60,027 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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N107 SMY is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N107 SMY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N107 SMY registered?

N107 SMY is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1995.

Is N107 SMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N107 SMY shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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