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B19 CPT

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

131,707 mi
Last recorded131,707 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2021
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB19 CPT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2021 131,707 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

slight corrosion on both rear shock absorber outer casing

Fail 24 Aug 2020 129,776 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both n./s and o/s corroding (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 129,501 miles

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

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

Rear suspension components rusty

exhaust system very rusty

Pass 8 Feb 2018 128,032 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 127,986 miles

exhausts system very rusty

Pass 3 Aug 2015 127,230 miles

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

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 30 May 2014 127,195 miles

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

centre exhaust deteriorated

Pass 23 Nov 2012 120,305 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 120,279 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 109,562 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 101,537 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 92,775 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 89,515 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 82,850 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2007 82,683 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 73,996 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)

Pass 25 Oct 2005 67,746 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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B19 CPT is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,973cc 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 B19 CPT, 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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B19 CPT is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 15 March 1995.

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