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N446 NBV

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

104,468 mi
Last recorded104,468 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN446 NBV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 104,468 miles

All tyres cracking

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 104,164 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 103,953 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 103,717 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 102,960 miles

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

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

underside all undersealed

Fail 27 Oct 2021 102,960 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

underside all undersealed

Pass 3 Nov 2020 101,914 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 101,909 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 101,710 miles

Age related corrosion and old sealant present on underside of vehicle

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 101,638 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 101,063 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 100,036 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 98,405 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 97,305 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 96,155 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 95,383 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 95,167 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 93,547 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 92,067 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 89,954 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 86,740 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 81,765 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 69,450 miles

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)

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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N446 NBV is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 N446 NBV, 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 N446 NBV registered?

N446 NBV is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 October 1995.

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