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N2 ACR

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

117,496 mi
Last recorded117,496 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2024
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN2 ACR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2024 117,496 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 115,048 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 115,048 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 114,382 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 114,134 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 113,659 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Both front arms (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

oil leak

Fail 29 Mar 2018 113,652 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Wheel bolt(s) loose 1 missing on all wheels (4.2.A.1e)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Both front arms (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2017 112,779 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 112,779 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 110,942 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

ex bracket missing

Pass 5 Jun 2014 110,720 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust heavily corroded and has a mounting missing

possible that f/o/s bottom ball is not located fully

rubbing noise at r/o/s when wheel spun

Fail 27 May 2014 110,716 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust heavily corroded and has a mounting missing

possible that f/o/s bottom ball is not located fully

rubbing noise at r/o/s when wheel spun

Pass 17 Dec 2010 109,859 miles

Advise N/S/F and O/S/F Inner wing brake pipes are just acceptable.

Advise O/S/R Brake seems to be getting hot but is working okay and is not binding.

Advise exhaust is deteriorated but is not blowing.

Fail 14 Dec 2010 109,859 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Advise N/S/F and O/S/F Inner wing brake pipes are just acceptable.

Advise O/S/R Brake seems to be getting hot but is working okay and is not binding.

Advise exhaust is deteriorated but is not blowing.

Pass 26 Mar 2009 104,480 miles

Advise N/S/F and O/S/F Inner wing brake pipes are just acceptable.

Advise N/S/R TYre is wearing on inner edge which is only just acceptable.

Advise power steering pump damp with oil but found no leaks.

Pass 9 Oct 2008 101,051 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 96,682 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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N2 ACR is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 N2 ACR, 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 N2 ACR registered?

N2 ACR is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 6 November 1995.

Is N2 ACR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N2 ACR shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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