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N977 SGX

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

196,749 mi
Last recorded196,749 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN977 SGX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 196,749 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 195,670 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 188,010 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2023 187,994 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2022 182,054 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 173,898 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 168,295 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 168,063 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Borderline ()

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

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

Pass 9 May 2018 168,026 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (boarder line) (3.6.B.2c)

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

fuel pipes corroded at rear.

Pass 20 Apr 2017 167,992 miles

Drive belt deteriorated

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged CORRODED (7.2.2)

Slight leak from transmission sump area

Fail 19 Apr 2017 167,992 miles

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

Drive belt deteriorated

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged CORRODED (7.2.2)

Slight leak from transmission sump area

Pass 18 Apr 2016 167,960 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 Apr 2016 167,960 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 167,878 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 167,429 miles

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

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

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

fuel pipes under car corroded

power steering pump noisy

Pass 29 Apr 2013 167,011 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

park brake travel.

Fail 29 Apr 2013 167,011 miles

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

Centre Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2012 166,036 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 166,036 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 18 May 2011 164,519 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 163,055 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 159,038 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 148,988 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2007 138,937 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 127,083 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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N977 SGX is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N977 SGX, 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 N977 SGX registered?

N977 SGX is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is N977 SGX safe to buy?

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