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N179 LKX

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

149,693 mi
Last recorded149,693 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2024
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN179 LKX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2024 149,693 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2023 149,644 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 149,510 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2020 149,376 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint been sealed (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2016 149,231 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 149,204 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 149,114 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 148,849 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Oct 2012 148,849 miles

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 148,313 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 146,965 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 146,965 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 146,507 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 145,389 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 143,376 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2007 143,376 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 140,660 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 139,692 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2005 139,692 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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N179 LKX is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 N179 LKX, 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 N179 LKX registered?

N179 LKX is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 8 August 1995.

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