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N426 XAV

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

76,089 mi
Last recorded76,089 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN426 XAV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2017 76,089 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all 4 to flexes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged outer rim (4.2.A.1a)

all 4 tyres perished/cracked in treads!

Fail 18 Jul 2017 76,089 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all 4 to flexes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged outer rim (4.2.A.1a)

all 4 tyres perished/cracked in treads!

Pass 2 Jun 2016 72,441 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides to flexes (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance wet inside! (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides to flexes (3.6.B.2c)

all 4 tyres cracking in treads!

screen damage in zone A - not adversley affecting drivers view!

Fail 2 Jun 2016 72,441 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides to flexes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance wet inside! (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides to flexes (3.6.B.2c)

all 4 tyres cracking in treads!

screen damage in zone A - not adversley affecting drivers view!

Pass 14 May 2015 71,013 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 67,307 miles

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 28 May 2013 65,169 miles

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 58,610 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 27 Jul 2011 58,586 miles

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

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

2 other brake system warning lights on!

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 55,742 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 51,028 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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N426 XAV is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 N426 XAV, 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 N426 XAV registered?

N426 XAV is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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