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N226 BHE

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

77,104 mi
Last recorded77,104 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2018
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN226 BHE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2018 77,104 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 77,087 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 1 Jun 2015 77,078 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front wiper

Pass 7 Feb 2012 76,650 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 72,914 miles

Both front tyres have slight inner and outer edge wear, the near side of which has a chip to the outer wall

Exhaust heat shield in poor condition

Near side washer jet partially blocked, wiper smeering

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

Off side rear tyre under inflated

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 68,322 miles

Difficult to get throgh emisions test

Exhaust system corroded

Fuel cap sealing rubber cracking

Near side washer jet partially blocked

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

Nearside Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 65,934 miles

Both rear tyres have slight outer edge ware and the outer walls are starting to crack

Exhaust down pipe heat shields coroded

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

Near side front outer tyre wall slightly damaged

Off side front top suspention mount creaking on bearing check

Slight play in both rear anti roll bar links

Pass 18 Jan 2008 58,338 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 56,970 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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N226 BHE is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 N226 BHE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N226 BHE registered?

N226 BHE is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 27 October 1995.

Is N226 BHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N226 BHE shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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