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N232 BYC

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

77,216 mi
Last recorded77,216 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2026
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN232 BYC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2026 77,216 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2025 76,568 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 25 Sep 2024 76,020 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 75,336 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 72,115 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 71,710 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

fuel cap seal slight cracking.

Pass 28 Sep 2020 71,101 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

fuel cap seal slight cracking.

Pass 27 Sep 2019 70,114 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Sep 2019 70,114 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 69,691 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Fail 13 Sep 2018 69,646 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe slightly corroded (marked in yellow) (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 69,514 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 69,452 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 68,140 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Between front pipe and middle section (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 67,408 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 66,622 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 66,325 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 64,612 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 62,140 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 61,029 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 60,005 miles

slight play in all track rods

Pass 19 Feb 2008 58,772 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 57,554 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 54,750 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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N232 BYC is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 N232 BYC, 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 N232 BYC registered?

N232 BYC is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 11 October 1995.

Is N232 BYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N232 BYC shows 24 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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