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N651 PYJ

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,104 mi
Last recorded122,104 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2022
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN651 PYJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2022 122,104 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 121,785 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 121,580 miles

N/S/R tyre bald on inner edge

N/S/R tyre close to legal limit 235/40zr18

O/S/R brake pipe corroding

both front wishbone bushes perishing but no play at present

exhaust heat shielding in poor condition

front wiper has slight smear but not affecting drivers view of the road

Fail 22 Sep 2016 121,580 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

N/S/R tyre bald on inner edge

N/S/R tyre close to legal limit 235/40zr18

O/S/R brake pipe corroding

both front wishbone bushes perishing but no play at present

exhaust heat shielding in poor condition

front wiper has slight smear but not affecting drivers view of the road

Pass 17 Mar 2015 117,261 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

MISFIRE.

Pass 12 Sep 2013 114,911 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2012 104,821 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 104,821 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 104,683 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 101,551 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 96,050 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 89,783 miles

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both head/light aims on upper limit on zero/

hand/brake travel long

under trays

Pass 26 Apr 2007 67,438 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 65,287 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 65,285 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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N651 PYJ is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 N651 PYJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N651 PYJ registered?

N651 PYJ is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1995.

Is N651 PYJ safe to buy?

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