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N51 DMM

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,040 mi
Last recorded84,040 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN51 DMM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 84,040 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2024 84,012 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 83,802 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front. ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Stepped on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 83,594 miles

Front Both front steering arms have slight play.

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to crack on inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Jun 2022 83,594 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Both front steering arms have slight play.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to crack on inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 83,464 miles

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

O/S/F slight play in steering arms

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

Fail 31 Jul 2018 83,464 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

O/S/F slight play in steering arms

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2017 82,486 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on inner edges.

Pass 14 Jun 2016 81,703 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 80,478 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 79,331 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 78,249 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 14 Jun 2013 78,249 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 23 May 2012 77,001 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 77,001 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 May 2011 73,066 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 70,744 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 68,741 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 65,193 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 62,476 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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N51 DMM is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N51 DMM, 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 N51 DMM registered?

N51 DMM is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is N51 DMM safe to buy?

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