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1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

125,542 mi
Last recorded125,542 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration100 SR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 125,542 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 125,397 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 125,088 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leak from centre silencer, both rear and rear/centre silencers are very heavily corroded. *Advise Replacement* (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Also damaged/cracked. (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Damage/crack inside swept area. *Advise Replacement* (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 124,851 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 124,488 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 123,985 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 123,161 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 121,909 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Rear exhaust corroded

windscreen damage, not affecting drivers view of the road

Offside Front tyre has sidewall damage

Fail 12 Aug 2019 121,877 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Rear exhaust corroded

windscreen damage, not affecting drivers view of the road

Offside Front tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 26 Jul 2018 116,833 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 110,873 miles

crack in n/s of windscreen

front number plate cracked

o/s/f fog lamp glass broken

rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2016 106,031 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2016 106,030 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 99,074 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

centre / rear exhaust box corroding

n/s door mirror glass incscure

Fail 16 Jul 2015 99,074 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

centre / rear exhaust box corroding

n/s door mirror glass incscure

Pass 13 Aug 2014 93,186 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 85,658 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 85,629 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 78,735 miles

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)

dust cover boot missing from o/s/f shock absorber

Fail 12 Aug 2011 70,682 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 70,682 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 61,462 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 55,008 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 50,599 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 24 Jul 2008 50,599 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 14 Aug 2007 45,267 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 36,734 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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100 SR is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 100 SR, 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 100 SR registered?

100 SR is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 4 August 1995.

Is 100 SR safe to buy?

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