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N11 POG

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

148,155 mi
Last recorded148,155 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2022
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN11 POG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2022 148,155 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

n/s/f tyre wearing inner and outer edges

o/s/r tyre wearing inner and outer edges

Fail 31 Mar 2022 148,155 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

n/s/f tyre wearing inner and outer edges

o/s/r tyre wearing inner and outer edges

Pass 26 Mar 2021 147,592 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 139,651 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 130,586 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust joint in poor condition

Fail 30 Aug 2017 130,586 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust joint in poor condition

Pass 9 Sep 2016 127,631 miles

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

exhaust system in poor condition

undertrays fitted

wipers only work on high speed

Fail 26 Aug 2016 127,631 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak signs of a leak n/s of block ()

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

undertrays fitted

wipers only work on high speed

Pass 4 Sep 2015 126,076 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

rear exhaust joints heavily corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2014 124,194 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 124,194 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 120,991 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all metal brake pipes surface corroded

both rear tyres outer sidewalls perishing

exhaust system and joints corroded

minimal nearside rear brake bind

service brake efficiency only just met 59% parking brake efficiency only just met 19% brake imbalanced requirements only just met 27% and 17% front and rear respectivley

Fail 3 Jul 2013 120,991 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all metal brake pipes surface corroded

both rear tyres outer sidewalls perishing

exhaust system and joints corroded

minimal nearside rear brake bind

Fail 3 Aug 2012 119,918 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 119,918 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 117,256 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 116,107 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 114,528 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 111,957 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 111,953 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 111,501 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1e)

parking brake travels a bit far

Pass 8 Sep 2006 109,054 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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N11 POG is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 N11 POG, 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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N11 POG is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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