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N217 EFC

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

93,762 mi
Last recorded93,762 miles
Recorded on22 May 2018
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN217 EFC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2018 93,762 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 93,583 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 121,894 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 1 Dec 2015 93,311 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 93,341 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 92,660 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 92,660 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 91,801 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 89,735 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 87,618 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 87,490 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 87,393 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 83,390 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 77,768 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 71,551 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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N217 EFC is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 N217 EFC, 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 N217 EFC registered?

N217 EFC is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 10 November 1995.

Is N217 EFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N217 EFC shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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