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N242 CAN

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

111,688 mi
Last recorded111,688 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN242 CAN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 111,688 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 111,325 miles

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 111,009 miles

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 109,805 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jul 2022 109,805 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour wing repeaters (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 107,852 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2021 107,852 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 105,708 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 102,991 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 100,349 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 100,349 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 97,132 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 97,132 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 93,708 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 93,708 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 88,876 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 88,876 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 82,264 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 77,516 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 77,516 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 75,975 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 75,963 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 73,224 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 70,035 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 67,048 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 64,032 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 60,588 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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N242 CAN is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 N242 CAN, 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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N242 CAN is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1995.

Is N242 CAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N242 CAN shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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