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N121 OYN

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

61,307 mi
Last recorded61,307 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2025
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN121 OYN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2025 61,307 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2024 60,370 miles

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

Exhaust system corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2022 60,163 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

headlight washers operate when lights switched automatically

Pass 2 May 2019 60,004 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

n/s/f fog light not working

slight play steering idler arm bush

Pass 14 May 2018 58,277 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

brake pipes undersealed

pas pipe corroded

Pass 15 May 2017 56,185 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all brake pipes undersealed

o/s/r lower rose joint deteriorated

Fail 15 May 2017 56,185 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all brake pipes undersealed

o/s/r lower rose joint deteriorated

Pass 27 May 2016 52,711 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement spring carrier (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre perishing

Pass 1 Jun 2015 46,152 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 44,441 miles

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

front brake pipes greased

rear brake pipes greased

Fail 9 May 2013 42,570 miles

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

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

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

all front brake pipes greased

all rear brake pipes greased

Pass 9 May 2013 42,570 miles

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

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

all front brake pipes greased

all rear brake pipes greased

Pass 10 May 2012 35,620 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 31,732 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 26,180 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 19,692 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 13,319 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 12,353 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 9,412 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 8,915 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 8,915 miles

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

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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N121 OYN is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N121 OYN, 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 N121 OYN registered?

N121 OYN is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 November 1995.

Is N121 OYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N121 OYN shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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