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N731 ATW

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

59,727 mi
Last recorded59,727 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2024
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN731 ATW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2024 59,727 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 59,486 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 58,332 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 56,961 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 56,729 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 56,656 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 56,069 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 54,361 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded inner surfaces (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 20 Oct 2016 54,361 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded inner surfaces (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2015 53,358 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 51,998 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2014 51,998 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2013 51,264 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 49,350 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 47,994 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 46,205 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside track rod end gaitor split

slight free play detected at offside front wheel

Fail 10 Sep 2010 46,205 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

nearside track rod end gaitor split

slight free play detected at offside front wheel

Pass 25 Sep 2009 43,515 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 40,200 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 37,754 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 37,754 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 34,298 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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N731 ATW is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 N731 ATW, 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 N731 ATW registered?

N731 ATW is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 4 October 1995.

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