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N728 WJL

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

54,509 mi
Last recorded54,509 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2021
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN728 WJL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2021 54,509 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing slightly on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing slightly on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Nov 2021 54,509 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing slightly on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing slightly on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 54,507 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front shock absorber casing corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2020 54,507 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front shock absorber casing corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 54,476 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 54,093 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 54,094 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking continuously from transmission posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2017 54,054 miles

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

Offside Front tyre cracked and pearished

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

Fail 4 Jul 2017 54,036 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre cracked and pearished

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 54,008 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 15 Jul 2016 54,008 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 10 Jul 2015 53,873 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 10 Jul 2015 53,873 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 53,707 miles

both rear tyres cracked

Fail 7 Jul 2014 53,707 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

both rear tyres cracked

Pass 16 Jul 2013 53,253 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear tyres cracked

Pass 11 Jun 2012 51,127 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 47,993 miles

Brake pipes not visable at rear due to covers etc.

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake pads 1/2 worn.

Oil leak

Rear brake discs corroded slightly.

Pass 30 Jun 2010 45,165 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2009 41,546 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 13 May 2009 41,546 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 34,232 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 32,314 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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N728 WJL is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 N728 WJL, 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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N728 WJL is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 December 1995.

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