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3 UFX

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

62,341 mi
Last recorded62,341 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3 UFX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 62,341 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2025 61,957 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 61,591 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 61,355 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2022 60,234 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust outer skin corroded

handbrake passed mot on lock but could be more efficient

Pass 5 Jul 2021 59,023 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2020 58,021 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 57,161 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 56,622 miles

all brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

coil springs corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2017 55,997 miles

front springs and shockabsorbers slightly corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2017 55,995 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

front springs and shockabsorbers slightly corroded

Pass 6 May 2016 55,349 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 54,490 miles

front brake pads getting thin

front coil springs corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2014 53,569 miles

coil springs corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2014 53,569 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

coil springs corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2013 52,761 miles

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

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

Oil leak

slight corrosion on brake hose ferrules

Pass 14 Mar 2012 51,217 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 49,933 miles

slight corrosion on front antiroll bar

slight corrosion on front coil springs

Pass 19 Sep 2009 48,102 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 45,455 miles

slight cracks in both rear tyres sidewalls

Pass 21 Aug 2007 43,753 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 41,261 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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3 UFX 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 3 UFX, 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 3 UFX registered?

3 UFX is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 25 April 1995.

Is 3 UFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for 3 UFX 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.

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