MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
147,312 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.2.C.1c)
Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all four (2.7.2a)
coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
All brake pipes heavily greased, some corrosion present, does not appear excessive
Nearside headlamp glass cracked and presented with temporary repair, beam image unaffected
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
All brake pipes heavily greased, some corrosion present, does not appear excessive
Nearside headlamp glass cracked and presented with temporary repair, beam image unaffected
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N38 MGA is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 N38 MGA, 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 N38 MGA registered?
N38 MGA is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 10 November 1995.
Is N38 MGA safe to buy?
The MOT history for N38 MGA shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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