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N766 NGT

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

160,203 mi
Last recorded160,203 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2024
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN766 NGT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2024 160,203 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 160,016 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 159,350 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 157,501 miles

Central exhaust box corroded

Front diff oil leak

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush deteriorated (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush deteriorated (2.7.4)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 157,500 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Central exhaust box corroded

Front diff oil leak

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush deteriorated (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush deteriorated (2.7.4)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 149,036 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 146,436 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 146,434 miles

Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened Top mount (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 138,108 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2015 137,973 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

both rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2014 129,570 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 118,347 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system centre boxes outer skins beginning to deteriorate

slight engine oil leak

Fail 20 Mar 2013 118,347 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system centre boxes outer skins beginning to deteriorate

slight engine oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2012 114,915 miles

Oil leak

front wiperblade beginning to seperate

general exhaust system corrosion

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2011 103,067 miles

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

advanced wear o/s/r tyre inner edge

Pass 9 Apr 2010 91,560 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 79,161 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 77,567 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 62,504 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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N766 NGT is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N766 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 N766 NGT registered?

N766 NGT is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 11 October 1995.

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