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N265 FEY

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

105,579 mi
Last recorded105,579 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2023
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN265 FEY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2023 105,579 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt track rod arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Subframes and suspension arms showing signs of corrosion

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

Fail 8 Jun 2023 105,579 miles

Central Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both. Marked with chalk (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt track rod arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Fog light not working

Subframes and suspension arms showing signs of corrosion

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 105,097 miles

Nearside Front Lower Fog light out.

Fail 15 Jun 2021 105,094 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Fog light out.

Pass 8 Aug 2019 103,205 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens cover missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front fog light not working

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 101,976 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 100,568 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 98,992 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 98,661 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 97,592 miles

age cracks apearing in both front outer tyre walls

seat belt light stays on

Pass 15 Jul 2013 94,291 miles

both front & offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 9 Mar 2012 93,293 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 93,290 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Inner Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

One exhaust rubber is perished adjacent to th n/s rear wheel

front brake imbalance close to limit

Pass 12 Jul 2010 93,240 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 93,239 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 91,976 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 90,739 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 90,730 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 89,500 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 88,451 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 88,451 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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N265 FEY is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N265 FEY, 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 N265 FEY registered?

N265 FEY is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 9 August 1995.

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