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N975 CCF

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

88,870 mi
Last recorded88,870 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN975 CCF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 88,870 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 88,699 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 May 2024 88,684 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (flash not working) (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (both side) (3.4 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 87,318 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

suspension component rusty

Pass 5 Feb 2019 87,036 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear break pipes slightly corroded

suspension component slightly corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2018 84,925 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 82,548 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 78,892 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 74,555 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 69,129 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 62,460 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 56,619 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 50,343 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 42,860 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 38,276 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 32,517 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 28,550 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 28,550 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both o/s tyres perished n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 10 Jan 2006 26,962 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 26,962 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

both rear tyres outer walls cracked

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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N975 CCF is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 N975 CCF, 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 N975 CCF registered?

N975 CCF is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 November 1995.

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