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N17 EVE

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

54,097 mi
Last recorded54,097 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN17 EVE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 54,097 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 53,522 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 52,325 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 49,518 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 47,851 miles

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

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

offside front lower spot/fog light out

Pass 15 Oct 2015 44,863 miles

offside front low fog light not working

Pass 15 Sep 2014 43,572 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside front lower outer fog/spot light inoperative

Pass 23 May 2013 40,768 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Pass 30 May 2012 39,454 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 38,024 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 35,854 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 35,854 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Jan 2006 34,364 miles

ALL FOUR WHEELS SIGNS OF DAMAGE AND BUCKLED

FRONT O\S SPOILER DAMAGED AND CRACKED

FRONT WIPER BLADE SPLITTING ON ENDS

O\S PARKING BRAKE CABLE SIGNS OF RUBBING ON RUBBER HOSE

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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N17 EVE is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 N17 EVE, 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 N17 EVE registered?

N17 EVE is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 3 August 1995.

Is N17 EVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N17 EVE shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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