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N495 HHT

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

159,795 mi
Last recorded159,795 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN495 HHT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 159,795 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust system outer skins corroded and damaged, with main units corroding

Fail 9 Sep 2026 159,791 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust system outer skins corroded and damaged, with main units corroding

Pass 9 Sep 2025 157,006 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 153,812 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 151,800 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 148,814 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

slight under body corrosin

Pass 27 Aug 2021 142,264 miles

Nearside Front Corrosion to jacking point

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Aug 2021 142,246 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Corrosion to jacking point

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 140,701 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Sep 2020 140,701 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 136,725 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front tyres wearing edges

Fail 12 Apr 2019 136,657 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front tyres wearing edges

Pass 9 Apr 2018 133,071 miles

Both nearside and offside front top mount suspension rubber bushes deteriorated

Front exhaust mount insecure but system is still adequately supported

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 129,270 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 4 Apr 2016 124,704 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre cracking

wiper poor condition

Fail 4 Apr 2016 124,704 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre cracking

wiper poor condition

Pass 14 Apr 2015 120,575 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Uable to observe complete steering an d braking systems due to lower engine cover fitted to this vehicle

Pass 7 Apr 2014 118,440 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 113,265 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 109,251 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 109,251 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 98,619 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 89,285 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 82,879 miles

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 18 Mar 2008 76,033 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 70,999 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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N495 HHT is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 N495 HHT, 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 N495 HHT registered?

N495 HHT is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 24 August 1995.

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