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N46 JLU

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

126,145 mi
Last recorded126,145 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2016
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN46 JLU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2016 126,145 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 122,960 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Apr 2015 122,955 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2014 118,742 miles

Rear brake pads wearing low.

Fail 3 Apr 2014 118,740 miles

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Rear brake pads wearing low.

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 114,836 miles

front brakes well worn

handbrake travell long

rear exhaust joint corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2013 114,833 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front brakes well worn

handbrake travell long

rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2012 111,056 miles

exhaust rusty

rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 28 Mar 2011 107,349 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 104,041 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 100,481 miles

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

front no plate poor

Pass 4 May 2007 91,829 miles

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

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

Fail 4 May 2007 91,829 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 May 2006 87,155 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 JLU is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 JLU, 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 JLU registered?

N46 JLU is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 12 September 1995.

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