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N28 RRW

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

196,989 mi
Last recorded196,989 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2018
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN28 RRW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2018 196,989 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack along bottom of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2018 196,989 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack along bottom of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2018 194,888 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage indicator lens (6.1.C.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o\s and n\s\f shockabsorber shrouds adrift

Pass 12 Apr 2017 188,765 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

centre silencer shedding outer skin

n\s\f shockabsorber shroud adrift

n\s\f strut top noisy on lock to lock

o\s\f shockabsorber shroud adrift

o\s\f strut top noisy lock to lock

Fail 12 Apr 2017 188,765 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

centre silencer shedding outer skin

n\s\f shockabsorber shroud adrift

n\s\f strut top noisy on lock to lock

o\s\f shockabsorber shroud adrift

o\s\f strut top noisy lock to lock

Pass 22 Mar 2016 176,483 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

bonnet securing mechanism requires attention

rear silencer shedding outer skin

Fail 22 Mar 2016 176,483 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

bonnet securing mechanism requires attention

rear silencer shedding outer skin

Pass 7 Apr 2015 168,367 miles

centre silencer shedding outer skin

Pass 5 Apr 2014 164,270 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Split in nearside front tyre inner side wall.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Wiper blade nearing end of service life.

Fail 31 Mar 2014 164,269 miles

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

Nearside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Wiper blade nearing end of service life.

Pass 8 Apr 2013 160,341 miles

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

front prop-shaft coupling splitting and fraying

n\s\f indicator requires attention

n\s\f strut noisy

o\s and n\s\f shrouds adrift

Fail 8 Apr 2013 160,341 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

front prop-shaft coupling splitting and fraying

n\s\f indicator requires attention

n\s\f strut noisy

o\s and n\s\f shrouds adrift

Pass 26 Mar 2012 153,790 miles

centre silencer shedding outer skin

crack in o\s of screen

o\s and n\s\f strut top mountings slight wear

o\s and n\s\r tyres worn inner edge

Pass 24 Feb 2011 150,333 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

damage to wind screen

Fail 24 Feb 2011 150,333 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

damage to wind screen

Pass 24 Dec 2009 146,202 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2009 146,202 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 141,107 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 134,262 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 134,262 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2006 118,744 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 103,197 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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N28 RRW is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 N28 RRW, 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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N28 RRW is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 20 October 1995.

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