MOT Status
ValidMileage
159,795 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
slight under body corrosin
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))
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))
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))
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))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
front tyres wearing edges
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
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)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
n/s/r tyre cracking
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
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
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
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
exhaust in poor condition
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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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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The MOT history for N495 HHT shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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