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N746 NGT

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

58,423 mi
Last recorded58,423 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2016
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN746 NGT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2016 58,423 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished side wall badly

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre perished side wall badly

Pass 30 Jan 2015 56,482 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 54,051 miles

both front shock absorbers corroded

front bumper damaged

Fail 31 Jan 2013 51,412 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 51,412 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 48,509 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 48,509 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2011 45,444 miles

ALL tyres starting wear to inside edges

Both front wheel bearings have slight play

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Slight Oil leak from oil cooler pipe from radiator

front anti roll bar starting to corrode

rear exhaust pipes starting to corrode

slight misting of oil to steering damper

spare tyre flat

Pass 12 Feb 2011 45,444 miles

ALL tyres starting wear to inside edges

Both front wheel bearings have slight play

Slight Oil leak from oil cooler pipe from radiator

front anti roll bar starting to corrode

rear exhaust pipes starting to corrode

slight misting of oil to steering damper

spare tyre flat

Pass 26 May 2009 45,198 miles

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

Non genuine wheel bolts & incorrect alloy wheels fitted to car. (For a 230 SL NOT 129 SL.)

Small crack in front number plate.

Pass 17 Jul 2008 44,371 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 42,861 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 41,794 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 41,798 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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N746 NGT is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 N746 NGT, 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 N746 NGT registered?

N746 NGT is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 10 October 1995.

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