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968 PEA

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

148,436 mi
Last recorded148,436 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration968 PEA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 148,436 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 148,154 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 147,157 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2023 147,147 miles

Front Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 145,854 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2016 145,336 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 142,121 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 142,121 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 138,021 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 134,634 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r & o/s/r brake pipes covered with grease

Pass 18 Apr 2012 130,202 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 123,653 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 115,943 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 106,972 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 96,475 miles

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

o/s front tyre cracked across tread

Pass 9 Nov 2006 90,590 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 18 Jul 2006 122,244 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

exhaust starting to corrode

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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968 PEA is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 968 PEA, 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 968 PEA registered?

968 PEA is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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The MOT history for 968 PEA shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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