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N855 WUP

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

73,201 mi
Last recorded73,201 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN855 WUP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 73,201 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 71,746 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 70,653 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 69,465 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/55/wr16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 69,352 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 69,030 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 68,970 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 68,970 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 68,535 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 67,547 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 66,111 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 64,346 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 62,466 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 60,325 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 58,000 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 56,122 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 53,506 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 50,655 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 50,655 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)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 47,868 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 44,760 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 41,911 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 38,472 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner shoulders tyres soon due for renewal

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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N855 WUP is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 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 N855 WUP, 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 N855 WUP registered?

N855 WUP is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 18 August 1995.

Is N855 WUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N855 WUP shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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