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N740 KGG

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

119,597 mi
Last recorded119,597 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN740 KGG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 119,597 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2025 119,585 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

brake test not done brake pipe burst on test

Pass 14 Sep 2024 119,539 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2023 118,967 miles

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

underside of vehicle has age related corrosion

Pass 3 Jan 2022 118,964 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 118,952 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 118,952 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 118,742 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2019 118,740 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2016 117,121 miles

REAR BRAKE HOSES IN POOR CONDITION

SURFACE CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE

Pass 17 Jun 2015 116,035 miles

EXHAUST STARTING TO CORRODE

Pass 21 May 2014 115,673 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 106,238 miles

Exhaust brackets broken but does not render system insecure

Exhaust system deteriorated

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Wiper working on 1 speed only

Fail 22 Feb 2013 106,235 miles

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

Exhaust brackets broken but does not render system insecure

Exhaust system deteriorated

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Wiper working on 1 speed only

Pass 14 Feb 2012 105,110 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

centre exhuust clamp deter iatedbut servicable

Fail 10 Feb 2012 115,110 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

centre exaust clamps deteriorated but servicable

Pass 10 Feb 2012 115,110 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

centre exaust clamps deteriorated but servicable

Fail 3 Feb 2012 105,105 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

engine oil leak

exhaust system corroded

front exhaust bracket burst

osr b pipe corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2010 94,386 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 81,755 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 75,246 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 72,639 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 67,014 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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N740 KGG is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 N740 KGG, 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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N740 KGG is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 11 August 1995.

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