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N139 TPD

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

105,997 mi
Last recorded105,997 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN139 TPD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 105,997 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 102,979 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

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

ancilliary pipes cor roded.

Pass 5 Apr 2024 102,448 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 101,257 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust box corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2023 101,182 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 99,438 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 97,947 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 97,015 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 28 May 2019 94,297 miles

oil pressure sensor leaking

Fail 28 May 2019 94,297 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

oil pressure sensor leaking

Pass 21 Jun 2018 91,278 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/40/18 on 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 88,553 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 88,169 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flange after cat (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 85,378 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 85,376 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flange after cat (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Jul 2015 81,964 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 81,964 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 78,088 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2013 76,169 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2013 75,940 miles

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

Oil leak

centre exhaust deteriorated (corrosion on outer skin)

front exhaust pipe clamp deteriorated (gearbox)

fuel cap sealing ring perished but is preventing fuel from leaking past seal

Pass 5 Jul 2012 73,492 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 73,492 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 70,585 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 67,061 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 63,508 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 62,847 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 62,053 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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N139 TPD is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 N139 TPD, 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 N139 TPD registered?

N139 TPD is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 22 December 1995.

Is N139 TPD safe to buy?

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