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N46 JHR

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

121,298 mi
Last recorded121,298 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2023
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN46 JHR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2023 121,298 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 121,298 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2021 121,298 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 120,836 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 119,211 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 115,616 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 115,615 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 112,830 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 110,556 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 108,779 miles

Front exhaust outer skin corroded

NS steering idler arm bush has slight play

NSR tyre starting to wear inner edge

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

OSR tyre smooth & perished inner edge

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 106,668 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Dec 2011 105,262 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 105,262 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 103,220 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nearside idler arm steering bush has some play

Pass 30 Sep 2009 101,158 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2009 101,156 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 98,325 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 94,116 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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N46 JHR is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N46 JHR, 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 N46 JHR registered?

N46 JHR is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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