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B5 WRB

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

84,529 mi
Last recorded84,529 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2009
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 WRB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2009 84,529 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2009 84,529 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 81,724 miles

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

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

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

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

advise creaking noise from offside and nearside front wheel bearings ?

advise offside and nearside front tyres are perished on sidewall areas

advise outer sill covers fitted unable to inspect outer sill panels for corrosion

Fail 1 Aug 2008 81,724 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

advise creaking noise from offside and nearside front wheel bearings ?

advise offside and nearside front tyres are perished on sidewall areas

advise outer sill covers fitted unable to inspect outer sill panels for corrosion

Fail 17 May 2007 80,900 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 May 2007 80,900 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 78,447 miles

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

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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B5 WRB is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 B5 WRB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of B5 WRB?

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What year was B5 WRB registered?

B5 WRB is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 21 April 1995.

Is B5 WRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for B5 WRB shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does B5 WRB have outstanding finance?

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