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N996 PYM

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

175,436 mi
Last recorded175,436 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN996 PYM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 175,436 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 175,108 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 174,628 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 174,162 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 173,462 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2022 173,432 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle to rear join (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

exhaust system deteriorated

oil residue engine areas

Pass 5 Jul 2021 172,943 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2020 172,683 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose complete system has loose (rusty) second skin (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate system self check takes a long time (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 10 Jul 2020 172,683 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose complete system has loose (rusty) second skin (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate system self check takes a long time (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 172,802 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front offside age related perished slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 171,798 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 158,407 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2017 158,407 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2016 156,788 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 155,229 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 153,478 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 151,804 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 150,504 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 148,964 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 147,960 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 146,813 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 137,109 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 119,959 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 119,959 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2006 94,636 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 94,631 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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N996 PYM is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 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 N996 PYM, 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 N996 PYM registered?

N996 PYM is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 2 September 1995.

Is N996 PYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N996 PYM shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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