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21 JP

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

77,496 mi
Last recorded77,496 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration21 JP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 21 May 2026 77,496 miles

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

Central Rear EX. SILENCER DETERIORATED

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive DIFF. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 May 2025 76,809 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2024 75,603 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2023 73,879 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 May 2022 72,610 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 May 2021 71,682 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 May 2020 71,006 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2019 70,361 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 25 May 2018 69,058 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2017 67,725 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Driveshaft gaitor deteriated

Oil leak Rear differential

Pass 26 May 2016 66,417 miles

Centre exhaust has slight corrosion

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

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

Pass 28 May 2015 65,503 miles

Nearside front damper has slight play in shaft.

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

Pass 27 May 2014 64,619 miles

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

rear exhaust deteriorated.

Pass 31 May 2013 64,013 miles

First rear exhaust box has slight corrosion.

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

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

Offside rear tyre worn down to 3mm.

Rear diff housing has slight oil leak.

Pass 25 May 2012 62,965 miles

centre exhaust silencer starting to corrode

Pass 25 May 2011 60,982 miles

rear flexi fuel hose badly perished

Pass 26 May 2010 59,099 miles

diff has oil leak

nearside front wishbone rear bush poor condition

slight movement to nearside front wheel

Pass 27 May 2009 57,177 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 54,534 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2007 52,322 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2006 49,935 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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21 JP is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 21 JP, 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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21 JP is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 18 December 1995.

Is 21 JP safe to buy?

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