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N28 UVU

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

88,267 mi
Last recorded88,267 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2025
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN28 UVU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2025 88,267 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 84,005 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 81,381 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 80,980 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2020 80,582 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 79,767 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 78,745 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 78,344 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 77,723 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 77,623 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 77,332 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 77,118 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 76,205 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 75,694 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 75,694 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 75,474 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 71,553 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2005 69,702 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2005 69,702 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 UVU is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 N28 UVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N28 UVU?

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What year was N28 UVU registered?

N28 UVU is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is N28 UVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N28 UVU shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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