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N810 XDC

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

211,952 mi
Last recorded211,952 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2023
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN810 XDC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2023 211,952 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust rear box corroded

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2022 211,382 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2022 211,382 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play n/s & o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2021 210,274 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play n/s & o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 204,520 miles

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 197,325 miles

Front Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 194,404 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 194,404 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 191,116 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 185,597 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2015 178,832 miles

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

offside front tyre worn inner edge

oil leak rear diff area

Pass 15 Jan 2014 171,061 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s bonnet catch not securing bonnet fully

Pass 26 Feb 2013 170,882 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2013 170,873 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 166,101 miles

Noted, chip to nearside headlamp glass.

Oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2011 161,313 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 157,003 miles

o/s/f fog lamp inop

Fail 22 Apr 2010 157,003 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f fog lamp inop

Pass 20 Apr 2009 152,323 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 147,708 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 139,501 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 133,838 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 133,838 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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N810 XDC is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 N810 XDC, 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 N810 XDC registered?

N810 XDC is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 5 October 1995.

Is N810 XDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N810 XDC shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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