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N395 SWO

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Brown Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

86,335 mi
Last recorded86,335 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN395 SWO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 86,335 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 86,282 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 81,679 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 74,673 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 67,771 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 62,938 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 62,657 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 62,224 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 61,273 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2011 61,273 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2010 60,124 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 60,124 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 57,940 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 57,506 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 56,300 miles

oil leaking from rear of engine possibly head gasket.

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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N395 SWO is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Brown with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 N395 SWO, 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

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What year was N395 SWO registered?

N395 SWO is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 16 November 1995.

Is N395 SWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N395 SWO shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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