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N1 XWS

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Yellow Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

89,118 mi
Last recorded89,118 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2018
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN1 XWS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2018 89,118 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 80,830 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside door mirror loose

Offside Rear Inner cv gaitor split

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

Oil leak ()

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 30 Aug 2017 80,816 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside door mirror loose

Offside Rear Inner cv gaitor split

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

Oil leak ()

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 71,664 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 69,840 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 7 Nov 2012 68,136 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

both rear tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 21 Sep 2011 62,246 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake disc surfaces corroded

front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 16 Sep 2011 62,221 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

front brake discs badly corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2010 57,599 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake discs have slight corrosion to braking surface

Fail 26 Aug 2010 57,590 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake discs have slight corrosion to braking surface

Pass 29 Aug 2009 51,901 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 44,378 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 38,301 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 36,789 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 36,784 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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 XWS is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Yellow with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 XWS, 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 XWS registered?

N1 XWS is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 29 September 1995.

Is N1 XWS safe to buy?

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