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N961 AJX

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

98,230 mi
Last recorded98,230 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN961 AJX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 98,230 miles

Centre exhaust box corroded

Pass 24 May 2022 98,179 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central exhaust corroded

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule bothsides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 31 May 2019 98,015 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material several, rusted and greased (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective rusted (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front creak from damper unit. but no play or leaking

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear suspension components rusted, several

exhaust centre box rusted

Fail 29 May 2019 98,015 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded marked (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material several, rusted and greased (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective rusted (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front creak from damper unit. but no play or leaking

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear suspension components rusted, several

exhaust centre box rusted

Pass 19 Sep 2017 97,799 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

exhaust second from last box outer skin in poor condition

Pass 8 May 2015 95,808 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2014 93,252 miles

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2013 91,290 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2012 87,567 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 85,137 miles

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

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

Fail 23 May 2011 85,136 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 20 May 2010 82,440 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 May 2009 78,836 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 75,247 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 71,613 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 69,828 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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N961 AJX is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 N961 AJX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N961 AJX registered?

N961 AJX is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 14 August 1995.

Is N961 AJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N961 AJX shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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