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N687 JGD

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

103,036 mi
Last recorded103,036 miles
Recorded on2 May 2018
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN687 JGD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2018 103,036 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system rusty

Pass 20 Mar 2017 98,248 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

fuel cap sealing ring slightly deteriorated

n/s/r tyre found soft

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 93,513 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2014 85,725 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

exhaust system rusty

Fail 12 Aug 2014 85,725 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

exhaust system rusty

o/s/f tyre cracking

Pass 9 Aug 2013 80,686 miles

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

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

exhaust system rusty

n/s/f tyre starting to crack

n/s/f wheel arch rusty

Fail 9 Aug 2013 80,686 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

exhaust system rusty

n/s/f tyre starting to crack

n/s/f wheel arch rusty

Pass 6 Aug 2012 78,556 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011
Fail 21 Jul 2011

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

corrosion fuel pipes

corrosion pipes at rear

o/side front stut top rough/noisey

Pass 22 Jul 2010 73,256 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

bonnet lining loose

Fail 21 Jul 2010 73,256 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

bonnet lining loose

Pass 30 Jul 2009 70,077 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

noise front suspension

Pass 6 Aug 2008 76,437 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 62,921 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 57,899 miles

advise front tyres have slight sidewall cracking

Fail 18 Apr 2006 57,668 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

nearside front tyre bald on inner edge outwith central three quarters.

parking brake pedal has alot of travel advise adjustment.

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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N687 JGD is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 N687 JGD, 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 N687 JGD registered?

N687 JGD is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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