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N157 LRL

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2015
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

74,702 mi
Last recorded74,702 miles
Recorded on19 May 2014
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN157 LRL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 19 May 2014 74,702 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 74,486 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 74,174 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 72,988 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 71,741 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 69,763 miles

MID-REAR SILENCER CORRODED OIL LEAK SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT LOWER SWIVEL JOINTS SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING JOINTS UNABLE TO FULLY VISUALLY CHECK REAR SPRING CONDITION

Pass 3 Oct 2008 66,228 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 61,744 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 57,923 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)

Oil leak

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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N157 LRL is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N157 LRL, 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 N157 LRL registered?

N157 LRL is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 25 October 1995.

Is N157 LRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N157 LRL shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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