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N480 GGH

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

135,250 mi
Last recorded135,250 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2025
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN480 GGH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2025 135,250 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 132,589 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2024 132,589 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 128,516 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 125,682 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 28 Oct 2021 125,680 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 121,063 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 121,063 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 114,796 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 112,016 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 111,911 miles

brakes slightly spongy

discs rusty

exhaust rusty

Pass 6 Sep 2013 111,981 miles

discs pitted

exhaust rusty

Pass 3 Nov 2011 111,972 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake disc's slightly worn

steering box damp

Pass 11 Nov 2010 111,891 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

carried out mot in wet conditions

Fail 11 Nov 2010 111,891 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

carried out mot in wet conditions

Pass 10 Nov 2009 110,632 miles

front wiper blade torn

Pass 11 Nov 2008 107,501 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 104,487 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 7 Nov 2007 104,487 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 101,396 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2005 98,097 miles

oil leak

exhaust rusty

play in nearside rear lower hub bush

Fail 25 Oct 2005 98,097 miles

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

exhaust rusty

oil leak

play in nearside rear lower hub bush

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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N480 GGH is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 N480 GGH, 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 N480 GGH registered?

N480 GGH is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1995.

Is N480 GGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for N480 GGH shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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