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N693 YRM

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Grey Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

80,438 mi
Last recorded80,438 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN693 YRM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 80,438 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 158,820 miles

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

exhaust rear silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2022 158,780 miles

Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 150,235 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 139,707 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Oct 2018 137,042 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 Oct 2017 128,896 miles

Front Oil leak engine oil leak

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 121,202 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 119,994 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 105,221 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 105,221 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 90,291 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 85,641 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 84,548 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 83,203 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 80,846 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 80,008 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 77,598 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 74,901 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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N693 YRM is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 N693 YRM, 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 N693 YRM registered?

N693 YRM is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is N693 YRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N693 YRM shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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