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N246 AMC

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

107,669 mi
Last recorded107,669 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2023
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN246 AMC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2023 107,669 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 105,877 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 105,877 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 102,807 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2020 99,498 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 97,605 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 93,530 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 90,787 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 90,787 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 89,010 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 87,450 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2015 87,450 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2014 85,296 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 80,354 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2013 80,354 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 80,048 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 78,962 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 77,312 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 76,320 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 76,319 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 74,110 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 74,110 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 73,557 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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N246 AMC is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 N246 AMC, 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 N246 AMC registered?

N246 AMC is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 4 August 1995.

Is N246 AMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N246 AMC shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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