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N880 MPV

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

107,695 mi
Last recorded107,695 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN880 MPV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 107,695 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipelines (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All coils front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

General underbody corrosion

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

Undertrays fitted

Fail 13 Jun 2026 107,695 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipelines (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All coils front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

General underbody corrosion

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Near side front (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Jun 2025 107,642 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipelines & ferrules (1.1.11 (c))

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

Exhaust system corroded & general underbody corrosion

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

Pass 7 Jun 2024 107,571 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All coils front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

General underbody corrosion

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2023 107,095 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

General underbody corrosion front and rear

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Fail 1 Jun 2023 107,092 miles

Position lamp not working Off side rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working Off side rear (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Near side front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Off side rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

General underbody corrosion front and rear

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2019 107,088 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All coils front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Aug 2019 107,088 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All coils front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

Stop lamp(s) not working Off side rear (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 105,141 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All pipes front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

coil spring corroded All coils front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 May 2016 102,489 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All pipes front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

coil spring corroded All coils front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 99,669 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 May 2014 96,920 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 94,776 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2013 94,774 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2012 92,196 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2012 92,193 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2011 89,849 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

osr tyre edges wearing

osr tyre wall cracking

Pass 26 Jun 2010 87,253 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 84,673 miles

both front wheel bearings slight play

corrosion to rear exhaust system

oil leak

Fail 27 Jun 2009 84,673 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

both front wheel bearings slight play

corrosion to rear exhaust system

oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2008 81,794 miles

Offside and nearside rear tyres starting to crack

Fail 5 Jul 2008 81,794 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside and nearside rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 5 Jul 2007 78,907 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 76,230 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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N880 MPV is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 N880 MPV, 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 N880 MPV registered?

N880 MPV is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 13 October 1995.

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