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N44 ERC

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

141,599 mi
Last recorded141,599 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2018
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN44 ERC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2018 141,599 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 141,388 miles

Exhaust outer casing corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s + o/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 May 2016 127,217 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 124,862 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 123,141 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Lower Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 120,486 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 120,458 miles

Both rear tyres getting low on tread and slight cracks in tyre

Coolant leak

Main beam flasher not working but permanent main beam and tell tale working

Poosible rain water not coolant leak - difficult to see as under tray fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2011 120,144 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

front brake discs pitted

unable to fully inspect front and rear brake pads

Fail 1 Jun 2011 120,144 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

front brake discs pitted

unable to fully inspect front and rear brake pads

Pass 14 May 2010 117,446 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 112,053 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Mar 2009 112,053 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 107,976 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhasut heavily corroded

front brake discs corroding

Pass 16 Jan 2007 105,935 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 105,911 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

N/S FRONT TYRE CUT †O/S FRONT BRAKE PIPE CORRODING

Pass 14 Nov 2005 103,729 miles

oil leak on engine, nearside rear tyre becoming worn 2mm.

Fail 8 Nov 2005 103,608 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

oil leak

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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N44 ERC is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green 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 N44 ERC, 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 N44 ERC registered?

N44 ERC is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 11 August 1995.

Is N44 ERC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N44 ERC 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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