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B6 MGL

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 5987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2014
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

104,265 mi
Last recorded104,265 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2013
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB6 MGL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,987cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2013 104,265 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 104,264 miles

Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Rear Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Nearside front foglamp not working

Offside door check strap broken

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

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Fail 22 Apr 2013 104,255 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 102,772 miles

Bonnet motif is insecure.

Center silencer is very poor.

Exhaust emissions are fluctuating.

Front brake pads appear low.

Offside rear height adjuster link is broken.

Oil loss at engine area.

Under body shows areas of rusting.

reduced performance at park brakes.

Pass 25 Feb 2008 101,457 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2007 98,620 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2007 98,620 miles

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

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)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2006 98,574 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2006 98,572 miles

Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

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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B6 MGL is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 5,987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 B6 MGL, 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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B6 MGL is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 26 June 1995.

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