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N752 BTF

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

187,136 mi
Last recorded187,136 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN752 BTF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 187,136 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 1 Sep 2025 187,125 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 182,604 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 180,564 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 176,396 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2022 176,395 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 170,898 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2021 170,898 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 167,678 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 167,677 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 165,565 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 165,557 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 158,271 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front shock upper bearing noisey lock to lock

Oil leak ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

exhaust deteriated/front bracket broke

Fail 16 Nov 2017 158,241 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front shock upper bearing noisey lock to lock

Oil leak ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

exhaust deteriated/front bracket broke

Pass 17 Nov 2016 148,978 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak oil contamination around engine ()

Oil leak oil contamination around engine ()

Oil leak rear axle ()

Rear exhaust joint deteriorated

exhaust heat shields deteriorated

srs warning light does not illuminate when ignition turned on

Fail 1 Nov 2016 148,975 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear/centre exhaust flange rusty and leaking (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s front (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak engine ()

Oil leak rear axle/diff ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s rear (3.5.1i)

centre exhaust silencer deteriorated

very strong smell of fuel,, recommend check

Pass 6 Nov 2015 139,178 miles

handbrake efficiency only just passed

Pass 31 Oct 2014 137,258 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 brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

nearside front & offside front tyres deteriorated

oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2013 130,732 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 130,732 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 127,586 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 124,092 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 120,516 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 120,516 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 117,813 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 115,716 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 4 Nov 2008 115,716 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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N752 BTF is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 N752 BTF, 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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N752 BTF is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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