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N50 OBA

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

65,984 mi
Last recorded65,984 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2019
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN50 OBA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2019 65,984 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 65,651 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 65,426 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Oct 2017 65,426 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened discs (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 58,646 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 56,872 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 56,580 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 51,600 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 51,593 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 50,097 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 49,097 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 48,930 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2010 48,911 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 48,405 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 46,912 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 43,631 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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N50 OBA is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 N50 OBA, 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 N50 OBA registered?

N50 OBA is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 14 December 1995.

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The MOT history for N50 OBA shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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