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N49 OYF

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

83,859 mi
Last recorded83,859 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2022
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN49 OYF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2022 83,859 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 72,046 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 72,046 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 67,130 miles

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

general surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 8 Aug 2018 62,542 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Aug 2018 62,542 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 61,997 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak Engine, transmission , and differential ()

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 60,359 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak engine,transmission,and differential ()

Pass 12 Aug 2015 58,631 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 55,763 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 51,529 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 51,359 miles

engine leaking oil

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 10 Aug 2011 48,718 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 46,198 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 46,198 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 43,693 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 40,859 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 37,202 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 33,141 miles

front number plate cracked

slight oil leak from engine

slight oil leak from rear differential

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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N49 OYF is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N49 OYF, 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 N49 OYF registered?

N49 OYF is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 25 September 1995.

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The MOT history for N49 OYF shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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