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N157 YSA

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

126,970 mi
Last recorded126,970 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2017
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN157 YSA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2017 126,970 miles
Pass 2 May 2016 126,546 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 125,658 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 120,236 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 120,236 miles

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)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 113,051 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 109,318 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 109,316 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Apr 2011 104,642 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 104,593 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2009 103,419 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 May 2008 103,185 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 103,185 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 102,827 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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N157 YSA is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 N157 YSA, 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 N157 YSA registered?

N157 YSA is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is N157 YSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N157 YSA shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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