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1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

139,115 mi
Last recorded139,115 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration20 BC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 139,115 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 137,646 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front both front fog lamps inop

Nearside Front top strut mount nosey

Nearside Rear under quarter panel holed/corroded

Offside Front head lamp beam image poor

Offside Rear under quarter panel holed/corroded

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule osr and nsr (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear subframe and suspension components corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2024 137,646 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached movement both lower bolts not tight (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front both front fog lamps inop

Nearside Front slight movement in hub

Nearside Front top strut mount nosey

Nearside Rear under quarter panel holed/corroded

Offside Front head lamp beam image poor

Offside Rear under quarter panel holed/corroded

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule osr and nsr (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear subframe and suspension components corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2023 136,398 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 135,167 miles

Central Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 135,081 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2020 135,081 miles

Central Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 132,131 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2019 132,131 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn TRAILING ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn TRALING ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 129,099 miles

All rear suspension bushes deteriorated.

Body has slight corrosion (both rear drain holes either side of tyre well(under car) has corrosion and holes in bodywork)

Both rear shockie bodies heavily corroded.

Fuel cap seal cracked

Offside Front Spring and shockie heavily corroded.

Oil leak from rocker cover gasget.

Rear Number plate starting to delaminate.

Rear sub frame corroded.

Rear suspension arms corroded.

Fail 29 Mar 2018 129,094 miles

Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short N/S/F Fog light wiring hanging down not plugged in. (1.9.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Corrosion and hole in O/S/F Chassis leg underside, Above anti roll bar mount. (6.1.B.2)

All rear suspension bushes deteriorated

Body has slight corrosion Both rear drain holes either side of tyre well (under the car) Has corrosion and holes in bodywork. (6.1.B.2)

Both rear shockie bodies heavily corroded.

Front Front bumper bracket snapped off due to corrosion and bumper is insecure.

Fuel cap seal cracked

O/S/F Spring and shockie heavily corroded

O/S/F Wheel arch liner insacure

O/S/R Suspension arms corroded

Oil leak from rocker cover gasget

Rear Number plate starting to delamanate

Rear Rear sub frame corroded

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 29 Mar 2017 126,239 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 126,239 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 123,954 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 121,052 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 117,397 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 112,986 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 109,630 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 109,630 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 105,904 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 105,903 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 103,367 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2010 103,367 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 99,819 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on outside edges

corrosion on fuel pipes (at tank)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 96,212 miles

Both front top suspension rubber starting to split

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jan 2008 96,212 miles

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

Both front top suspension rubber starting to split

Oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2007 94,102 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 87,698 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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20 BC is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 20 BC, 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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20 BC is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 15 May 1995.

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