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N870 JFM

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

131,379 mi
Last recorded131,379 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN870 JFM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 131,379 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2026 131,360 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner arch area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2025 131,317 miles

center exhaust corroded

Fail 29 Aug 2025 131,288 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

center exhaust is corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2024 131,244 miles

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

center exhaust bracket is broken

Pass 28 Sep 2023 131,215 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 129,960 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 128,652 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 127,912 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 126,130 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All round. Front and rear. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both fronts. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both fronts. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

O/s/f wing corroded.

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2017 124,230 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2017 124,228 miles

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

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)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 122,781 miles

front flexy hoses cracked

Fail 6 Jul 2015 122,780 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front flexy hoses cracked

Pass 10 Jul 2014 119,846 miles

Exhaust corroded (not blowing)

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

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

Rear fuel pipes corroded

osf wing corroded

Pass 28 May 2013 18,535 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2012 117,297 miles

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

nearside front steering arm idler has slight play

Pass 21 Jun 2011 115,974 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 115,668 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 112,305 miles

front tyre treads low x2

Pass 14 Nov 2006 106,472 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2005 102,107 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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N870 JFM is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 N870 JFM, 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 N870 JFM registered?

N870 JFM is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 27 October 1995.

Is N870 JFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N870 JFM shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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