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50 BFX

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,401 mi
Last recorded78,401 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration50 BFX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 1 Jul 2026 78,401 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 77,252 miles

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

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

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

centre exhaust box slightly corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2018 73,097 miles

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 31 May 2017 72,822 miles

Bonnet release loose

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arms (2.4.G.2)

Interior mirror loose

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension arms and coil springs corroded due to age

w/screen not parking correctly

Pass 17 Jun 2016 71,372 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust tail box slightly corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2015 69,489 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyre treads getting low

middle exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 Jun 2014 67,748 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 66,262 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2012 64,514 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 59,660 miles

Hand brake has long travel

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 50,961 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)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 40,014 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 35,796 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 33,553 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 27,379 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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50 BFX is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 50 BFX, 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 50 BFX registered?

50 BFX is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 5 May 1995.

Is 50 BFX safe to buy?

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