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N175 BNU

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

69,363 mi
Last recorded69,363 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN175 BNU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 69,363 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount noisy (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/f....both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 69,180 miles

Both front brake flexis deteriorated

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

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

Exhaust corroded

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside front top mount rough rotation

Offside front and both rear tyres cracking

Offside front top mount rubber split

Oil leak

Power steering pipes corroded

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 69,095 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front top mount rubber deteriorated / split

Gearbox, diff and steering box slight oil leaks

Nearside front tyre worn and cracking

Power steering pipes corroded

Slight play in steering idler

Pass 15 Sep 2022 69,015 miles

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front shock absorber top mounts are worn

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 68,863 miles

Nearside front tyre cracking

Offside front top mount rubber deteriorated

Rear diff oil leak

Steering box oil leak

Transmission oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2020 68,675 miles

Gearbox oil leak

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracked along edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear diff oil leak

Slight play in front wheel bearings

Steering box oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2019 68,603 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear diff oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2018 68,465 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 68,409 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2016 67,991 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2015 67,364 miles

exhaust corrded

Pass 27 May 2014 66,920 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 66,473 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

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

Fail 24 May 2012 65,816 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 May 2012 65,816 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 64,815 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2011 64,815 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 26 May 2010 63,798 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 May 2010 63,793 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2009 63,073 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 30 May 2008 61,080 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust rubber mounting spliting

Pass 30 May 2008 61,080 miles

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

exhaust rubber mounting spliting

Pass 18 May 2007 59,354 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 56,777 miles
Pass 26 May 2005

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

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

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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N175 BNU is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 N175 BNU, 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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N175 BNU is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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