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N7 CAR

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

165,694 mi
Last recorded165,694 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN7 CAR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 165,694 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 165,571 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2024 165,571 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2022 165,046 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 4 May 2021 164,527 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush split (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush split (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 4 May 2021 164,527 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush split (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush split (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 163,652 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 163,062 miles

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

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

both rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2018 162,570 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 161,737 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 160,428 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 158,595 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 158,591 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 156,832 miles

Nearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust joints rusty

rear brake discs scruffy

Pass 17 Oct 2012 153,878 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust joints rusty

Pass 11 Oct 2011 150,387 miles

centre exhaust box rusty

rear brake pipes surface rust

Pass 8 Oct 2010 147,335 miles

all under panels in place

exhaust joints rusty

rear tyres odd

Pass 5 Oct 2009 142,771 miles

all under panels in place

exhaust joints rusty

Pass 26 Sep 2008 136,708 miles

Centre Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 126,343 miles

offside rear tyre has two nails in it.

Pass 3 Oct 2006 115,839 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 107,783 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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N7 CAR is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N7 CAR, 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 N7 CAR registered?

N7 CAR is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 27 November 1995.

Is N7 CAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N7 CAR shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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