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N1 XEL

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,034 mi
Last recorded56,034 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN1 XEL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 56,034 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE LINES COATED IN GREASE (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OUTER BUSHES X2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded EVAP LINE WHEEL ARCH ()

Pass 18 Apr 2016 55,496 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 55,496 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 53,078 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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N1 XEL is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N1 XEL, 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 N1 XEL registered?

N1 XEL is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 August 1995.

Is N1 XEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N1 XEL shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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