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N903 NMW

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

97,647 mi
Last recorded97,647 miles
Recorded on26 May 2022
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN903 NMW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2022 97,647 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 May 2022 97,607 miles

Emissions not tested poor running (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front water leak

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2016 97,175 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear outer C/V gaiter loose.

Outer skin of exhaust silencers rusting.

Pass 29 Apr 2015 96,160 miles

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

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

Offside rear outer constant velocity joint gaiter loose.

Outer skin off centre silencers rusting.

Fail 24 Apr 2015 96,160 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Offside rear outer constant velocity joint gaiter loose.

Outer skin off centre silencers rusting.

Pass 23 Apr 2014 95,883 miles

Front exhaust heat shield rusted.

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

Outer skin of middle silencer rusting.

Fail 16 Apr 2014 95,883 miles

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

Front exhaust heat shield rusted.

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

Outer skin of middle silencer rusting.

Pass 15 Apr 2013 95,137 miles

Exhaust system rusting

Pass 28 Mar 2012 94,587 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 94,587 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 93,730 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 93,251 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 91,391 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 90,592 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 89,469 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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N903 NMW is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 N903 NMW, 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 N903 NMW registered?

N903 NMW is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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