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N863 DVV

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

70,384 mi
Last recorded70,384 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2026
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN863 DVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2026 70,384 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre exhaust rubber split (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2025 70,275 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2025 70,194 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to brake hose (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged fouling on wheel and cut to canvas (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 3 May 2024 69,787 miles

MINOR OIL LEAK FROM PAS BOX

Pass 6 Mar 2023 69,770 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 69,710 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 springs front & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Could be residue (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 69,353 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 69,238 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 68,999 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 68,269 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 67,039 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 66,210 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 64,463 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 62,011 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

rear diff leaking

Pass 29 Aug 2012 58,329 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 53,192 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 47,699 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 47,529 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 38,769 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 33,697 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 30,850 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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N863 DVV is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 N863 DVV, 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 N863 DVV registered?

N863 DVV is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 11 September 1995.

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