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N525 GNP

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

56,151 mi
Last recorded56,151 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN525 GNP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 56,151 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 55,658 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024 55,303 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 54,958 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 54,507 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 54,094 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 53,565 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 53,235 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 53,235 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 52,380 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 11 Jul 2018 52,380 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 51,519 miles

Oil leak engine

all tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 28 Jun 2016 50,566 miles

Oil leak

all tyres cracking on side walls

Pass 29 Jun 2015 49,366 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 48,337 miles

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

both rear tyres outer sidewalls slightly deteriorated

offside front tyre outer sidewall slightly deteriorated

Pass 19 Jul 2013 46,199 miles

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

all tyre side walls cracked

center exhaust box rusted

Pass 11 Jul 2012 45,255 miles

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

all cv gaitors slightly perished

all tyres slightly perished

Pass 13 Jul 2011 44,679 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 43,395 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 43,395 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 43,392 miles

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

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

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

all brake discs corroded.

rear brake flexi hoses ferrules corroded not excessive at time of test.

Fail 17 Mar 2009 43,392 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

all brake discs corroded.

rear brake flexi hoses ferrules corroded not excessive at time of test.

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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N525 GNP is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 N525 GNP, 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 N525 GNP registered?

N525 GNP is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 11 August 1995.

Is N525 GNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N525 GNP shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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