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N646 WPY

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,809 mi
Last recorded148,809 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2020
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN646 WPY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2020 148,809 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 148,242 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

engine oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2016 147,354 miles

Engine oil leak

Exhaust system outer skin badly corroded

Rear Differential oil leak

Steering box has slight play

Fail 11 Feb 2016 147,354 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings Steering idler (2.2.B.1h)

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

Engine oil leak

Rear Differential oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2015 146,655 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 146,629 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 146,628 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud hole elongated (4.2.A.1d)

Pass 31 Dec 2011 145,636 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

all brake discs worn

large under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 30 Dec 2011 145,636 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

all brake discs worn

large under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 12 Aug 2010 144,345 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/r tyre perished

slight play in steering box

Fail 12 Aug 2010 144,345 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/r tyre perished

slight play in steering box

Pass 11 Aug 2009 139,136 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 139,136 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 128,074 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/R LOWER ROSE BUSH -- FRONT TYRES ON 2MM

Pass 31 Jul 2007 115,356 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 115,346 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

freeplay in steering approx 25mm -- †o/s/f tyre worn on edge

Pass 31 Jul 2006 101,452 miles

creaking n/s/f suspension

Pass 14 Jul 2005 90,854 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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N646 WPY is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N646 WPY, 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 N646 WPY registered?

N646 WPY is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 2 August 1995.

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