CarVerify

Free Car Check

20 EAH

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

159,082 mi
Last recorded159,082 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 159,082 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 153,374 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 148,200 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 146,584 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 145,448 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 144,830 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 143,899 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 143,822 miles

Nearside Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 143,344 miles

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

automatic gear box cooler pipes have heavy corrosion

both front tyres worn on inner treads

coil spring corroded front and rear springs (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 141,672 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Oil leak ()

exhaust silencer outer shell coming off

front and rear suspension coil springs corroded

front tyres wearing on inner edges

suspension pipes have corrosion

wiper blade end split

Pass 24 Aug 2015 140,126 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

all coil springs corroded

exhaust box outer shell corroded

suspension pipes corroded

wiper blade end split

Pass 12 Aug 2014 139,217 miles

All coil springs corroded

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Exhaust centre silencer box corroded

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 138,184 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Oil leak

Fail 13 Aug 2013 138,179 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2012 137,081 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Outer sills have plastic covers,Not allowing inspection of outer sills

Silencer deteriorated

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 136,076 miles

Outer sills have plastic covers, Not allowing inspection of outer sills

Silencer deteriorated

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 134,606 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 132,169 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 129,625 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 124,516 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 124,170 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

advise discs and pads

Pass 3 Aug 2006 117,185 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
Full Mercedes-benz Sl reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

20 EAH is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 20 EAH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 20 EAH?

You can check the full history of 20 EAH by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was 20 EAH registered?

20 EAH is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is 20 EAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for 20 EAH shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 20 EAH have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on 20 EAH. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.