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B16 MFV

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

86,874 mi
Last recorded86,874 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2021
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 MFV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2021 86,874 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 85,620 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 85,386 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 85,369 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Apr 2017 85,154 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 84,757 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 84,659 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside rear tyre badly cracking/splting

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear tyre badly cracking/splting

Oil leaks

Pass 1 Aug 2013 83,567 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 1 Aug 2013 83,567 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 82,226 miles

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 1 Aug 2011 80,007 miles

Centre exhaust bracket fractured

Drag link inner boot split

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front track rod end boot split

Nearside front tyre worn on inner and outter edges

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front tyre worn on inner and outter edges

Pass 1 Aug 2011 80,007 miles

Centre exhaust bracket fractured

Drag link inner boot split

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

Nearside front track rod end boot split

Nearside front tyre worn on inner and outter edges

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner and outter edges

Pass 2 Aug 2010 77,776 miles

Both front tyres are age cracked/perishing

Fail 2 Aug 2010 77,776 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Both front tyres are age cracked/perishing

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 73,894 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 73,880 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Centre Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 70,840 miles

unabble to test underside of engine bay and both outer body sills due to covers

Pass 29 Mar 2007 66,603 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 66,573 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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B16 MFV is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 B16 MFV, 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 B16 MFV registered?

B16 MFV is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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