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N299 KEU

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

95,180 mi
Last recorded95,180 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN299 KEU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 95,180 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 95,044 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 94,872 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 6 Oct 2023 94,872 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 97,464 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 94,750 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension accumulator damaged or deteriorated and function affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension accumulator damaged or deteriorated and function affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2014 94,607 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Oct 2014 94,593 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2013 93,395 miles

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

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

suspension light on

Fail 30 Apr 2013 93,392 miles

Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

suspension light on

Pass 20 Apr 2012 93,381 miles

all tyres wearing on inner edges

battery insecure

shock absorber leveling warning light on

slight play in both front wheel bearings

various metal brake pipes rusty

Fail 18 Apr 2012 93,373 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

battery insecure

all tyres wearing on inner edges

shock absorber leveling warning light on

slight play in both front wheel bearings

various metal brake pipes rusty

Pass 11 Jun 2010 93,071 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 93,071 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

rear soft top screen opaque

Pass 15 May 2009 92,952 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 92,952 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 90,752 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front no.plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 26 Nov 2007 90,730 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front no.plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 21 Apr 2007 87,700 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 82,080 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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N299 KEU is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N299 KEU, 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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N299 KEU is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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