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N996 YEO

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

151,935 mi
Last recorded151,935 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN996 YEO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 151,935 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 151,450 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 151,051 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 150,538 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Slight play inside bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Slight play inside bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 148,795 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 18 Jun 2021 147,440 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 147,322 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 145,999 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight play at rod

Fail 23 Aug 2018 145,999 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight play at rod

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2017 145,599 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 144,990 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 19 Apr 2016 144,990 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 144,856 miles

Fuel cap seal starting to crack on edge

Fail 3 Jul 2015 144,856 miles

Fuel cap seal starting to crack on edge

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 144,620 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust slight deteriorated corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2013 144,144 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust slight corrosion

nearside front and offside front tyre sidewall slight damage

Pass 6 Nov 2012 143,059 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust in poor condition

fuel line clips in poor condition

n/s/f tyre has been catching upper pipe at sometime

rear seat belt shrouds broken but working okay

Pass 1 Nov 2011 142,105 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

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

under tray loose

Pass 15 Nov 2010 140,974 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 139,514 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2008 138,038 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 130,316 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 130,316 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 121,475 miles

ADVISE n/s rear parking brake effort low advise brake check

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

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

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 YEO is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 YEO, 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 YEO registered?

N996 YEO is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 4 August 1995.

Is N996 YEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N996 YEO shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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