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N548 FKJ

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

181,784 mi
Last recorded181,784 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2026
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN548 FKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2026 181,784 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2025 180,304 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 178,989 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive surface (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security by jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 15 May 2023 178,236 miles
Fail 10 May 2023 178,229 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested brake goes to floor pipe leaks (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Pass 13 May 2022 177,171 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 177,105 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2021 177,105 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 176,830 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 176,779 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 176,158 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 171,606 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 11 Nov 2010 171,599 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2009 158,722 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 148,119 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 136,863 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 123,823 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 123,823 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

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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N548 FKJ is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 N548 FKJ, 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 N548 FKJ registered?

N548 FKJ is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 3 November 1995.

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