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N181 DRJ

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

87,029 mi
Last recorded87,029 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN181 DRJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 87,029 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2026 87,028 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 86,302 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 85,370 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2023 84,137 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2022 83,165 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2021 81,623 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))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 80,276 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 30 Jun 2018 79,052 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))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 77,618 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Jun 2016 75,585 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 75,090 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 73,923 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 71,025 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2013 71,023 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 67,042 miles

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 64,151 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 61,225 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2010 61,225 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 18 May 2009 58,413 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 54,534 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 21 Jun 2007 50,142 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 47,031 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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N181 DRJ is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 N181 DRJ, 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 N181 DRJ registered?

N181 DRJ is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 20 October 1995.

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