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B1 DWY

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

19,745 mi
Last recorded19,745 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB1 DWY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 19,745 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle waxoyled or similar.

Pass 14 Aug 2024 19,670 miles

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened light corrosion. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened light corrosion. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle coated in underseal/waxoyl.

Pass 5 Sep 2023 19,532 miles

underside covered in underseal inc brake pipes

Pass 31 Aug 2022 19,489 miles

underside of vehicle heavily under sealed including brake pipes

Pass 27 Aug 2021 19,368 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut top rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut top rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 19,298 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 19,255 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 19,205 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 19,035 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 18,992 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 18,860 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 18,707 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 18,707 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2013 18,569 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 18,319 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 18,201 miles

Nearside Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 18,201 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 17,739 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 16,536 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 15,914 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 15,914 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 14,270 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 14,270 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Dec 2006 10,961 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2005 10,826 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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B1 DWY is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 B1 DWY, 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 B1 DWY registered?

B1 DWY is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 21 July 1995.

Is B1 DWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for B1 DWY shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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