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2168 KF

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

103,109 mi
Last recorded103,109 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration2168 KF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 103,109 miles

Central Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Middle link bar end gaiters perishing (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush on arm worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front condensation in headlamp

Nearside Rear underside of body corroded around drain tube

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear NSR + OSR sills corroding (sill covers fitted)

Fail 19 Nov 2025 103,103 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn ball joint has excessive movement when jacked under the arm and lever bar underneath wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Middle link bar end gaiters perishing (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush on arm worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front condensation in headlamp

Nearside Rear underside of body corroded around drain tube

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear NSR + OSR sills corroding (sill covers fitted)

Pass 29 Nov 2024 99,183 miles

Front exhaust bracket deteriorated

Front nearside & offside - shock absorber shrouds deteriorated

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at inner sill/wheel arch areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside & offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

sill covers, undertrays and engine covers fitted

Fail 29 Nov 2024 99,183 miles

Front exhaust bracket deteriorated

Front nearside & offside - shock absorber shrouds deteriorated

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at inner sill/wheel arch areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside & offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

sill covers, undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2023 94,990 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 94,967 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 94,926 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 94,804 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Differential damp not dripping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Lower engine damp, not dripping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 94,020 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 94,020 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2018 93,339 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 92,016 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)

Rear both tyres perishing- no cords visable

Pass 24 May 2016 89,431 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 87,842 miles

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

both rear tyres perishing - cracked but not to cords

Pass 23 May 2014 85,760 miles

Both rear tyres perishing - no cords showing

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 May 2014 85,746 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both rear tyres perishing - no cords showing

Nearside front tyre perishing - no cords showing

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 May 2013 84,303 miles

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

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

Rear tyres cracked/perished (225/55 R16)

Pass 4 May 2012 82,544 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2011 79,216 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 May 2010 75,878 miles

3x washer jets not working but fluid sufficent

Slight oil leak from diff

Slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 22 May 2009 74,069 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 72,509 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 72,469 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2007 68,828 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2006 63,700 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 25 May 2006 63,700 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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2168 KF 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 76.9%.

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 2168 KF, 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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2168 KF is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 27 April 1995.

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