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B22 SPY

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

90,659 mi
Last recorded90,659 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2023
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB22 SPY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2023 90,659 miles

2x front wheel bearings slight play

2x rear coil springs corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 85,222 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2020 84,833 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 75,449 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 72,625 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 72,619 miles

Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 71,988 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 71,988 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 70,719 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 68,208 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 68,208 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

n/s rear tyre in poor condition

o/s rear tyre in poor condition

Pass 1 Feb 2014 65,645 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 62,371 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 30 Jan 2013 62,371 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 57,655 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight split in wiper

Pass 21 Jan 2011 51,141 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 48,643 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 45,784 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 42,936 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 39,824 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 37,407 miles

Front Lower Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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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B22 SPY is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 B22 SPY, 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 B22 SPY registered?

B22 SPY is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 June 1995.

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