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N710 TFJ

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

161,677 mi
Last recorded161,677 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2017
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN710 TFJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2017 161,677 miles

Exhaust system is slightly corroded

Nearside front wing mirror damaged

Rear brake pipes are corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2016 158,168 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2015 149,239 miles

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

both rear tyres on legal limit

exhaust box corroded

nearside wing mirror damaged

Fail 11 Sep 2015 149,239 miles

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

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

both rear tyres on legal limit

exhaust box corroded

nearside wing mirror damaged

Pass 26 Jul 2014 144,478 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

exhaust corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2014 144,645 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

exhaust corroded

Pass 15 May 2013 137,672 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

exhaust rusty

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 14 May 2013 137,638 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

exhaust rusty

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Apr 2012 133,629 miles

exhaust system corroded

offside front tyre tread on inside out side edge worn

Pass 2 Apr 2011 131,095 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 131,095 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 128,663 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 113,744 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 101,944 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 101,936 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2007 92,330 miles

general underbody corrosion

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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N710 TFJ is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 N710 TFJ, 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 N710 TFJ registered?

N710 TFJ is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 15 November 1995.

Is N710 TFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N710 TFJ shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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