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N12 BAG

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

86,861 mi
Last recorded86,861 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN12 BAG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 86,861 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 86,174 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 86,001 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 85,418 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 84,965 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 84,698 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 84,061 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 82,590 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 81,744 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 81,744 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 80,423 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 78,352 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 77,144 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 75,417 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 73,782 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Fail 16 Nov 2012 73,782 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 Nov 2011 72,262 miles

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

nearside front tyre pressure low

Pass 1 Dec 2010 70,969 miles

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

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 23 Nov 2010 70,968 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 27 Oct 2009 68,018 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2008 67,408 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Pass 21 Nov 2007 65,686 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 61,712 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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N12 BAG is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 N12 BAG, 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 N12 BAG registered?

N12 BAG is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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