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N421 YNA

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

114,646 mi
Last recorded114,646 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2019
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN421 YNA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Jul 2019 114,646 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 113,178 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 110,920 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases badly corroded where centre and rear join (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak ()

all tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Aug 2016 109,081 miles

all tyres slight wear edges

exhaust mount from gearbox weld broken

front discs pitting

heatshield round exhaust boxes corrosion

Fail 27 Jul 2016 109,032 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage bumper bracket broken(corrosion) also o/s mount corrosion (6.1.C.1)

all tyres slight wear edges

exhaust mount from gearbox weld broken

front discs pitting

heatshield round exhaust boxes corrosion

Pass 24 Jul 2015 105,901 miles

front discs pitting inner face (o/s worst)

front exhaust mount weld broken

heat shield on exhaust corrosion

n/s/f bumper bit loose

power steering pipes corrosion

side mirrors slight deterioration

spare low air(10psi)

Fail 24 Jul 2015 105,901 miles

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

front discs pitting inner face (o/s worst)

front exhaust mount weld broken

heat shield on exhaust corrosion

n/s/f bumper bit loose

power steering pipes corrosion

side mirrors slight deterioration

spare low air(10psi)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 103,659 miles

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

centre exhaust box deteriorated

o/s engine power steering pipe slight corrosion

o/s/f wheel bearing very slight play

slight play/noise in steering box

Pass 20 Aug 2013 102,004 miles

n/s/f shocker slight oil mist

oil leak o/s engine?

both front tyres cracks in sidewall

centre ex box deteriorated

front discs pitting

Pass 13 Sep 2012 100,435 miles

centre ex box corrosion

Pass 22 Aug 2011 97,738 miles

Oil leak

mid exhaust skin deteriorated

Pass 16 Sep 2010 95,646 miles

oil mist steering box

outer skin both exhaust boxes deteriorated

Fail 19 Sep 2009 94,678 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2009 94,678 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 93,354 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 91,112 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 88,288 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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N421 YNA 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 N421 YNA, 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 N421 YNA registered?

N421 YNA is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is N421 YNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N421 YNA 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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