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N713 LAP

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,689 mi
Last recorded69,689 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN713 LAP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 69,689 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2025 69,562 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 69,334 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 69,202 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 68,564 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 68,039 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 67,155 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 66,300 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 66,222 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Advised on corroded brake pipes that are visible. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 65,554 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2018 65,554 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 64,515 miles

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

fog lamp requires attention

Pass 31 Aug 2016 62,618 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 62,618 miles

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

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

fog lamp switch requires attention

Pass 9 Jul 2015 57,663 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Outer Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2014 54,143 miles

centre exhaust rusting

Pass 22 Aug 2013 52,994 miles

Offside Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 51,635 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 50,802 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 50,802 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 48,590 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 43,549 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 43,549 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 35,918 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 27,423 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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N713 LAP is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 N713 LAP, 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 N713 LAP registered?

N713 LAP is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1995.

Is N713 LAP safe to buy?

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