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BNZ 840

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

89,770 mi
Last recorded89,770 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2026
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNZ 840
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2026 89,770 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2025 88,879 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2024 88,278 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 86,950 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Slight Mist of Oil from Rear Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both - Slightly Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 86,580 miles

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jul 2022 86,555 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 85,319 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 85,208 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear greased (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 9 May 2018 84,553 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Rear brake pipe greased

hydraulic suspension fluid reservoir level low

Pass 24 Apr 2017 83,557 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 83,099 miles

brake pipes heavily greased

Pass 24 Jun 2015 82,967 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 82,826 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 82,543 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 82,215 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 82,124 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 81,697 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 77,675 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 68,231 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 60,410 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Mar 2006 53,831 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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BNZ 840 is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 BNZ 840, 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

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What year was BNZ 840 registered?

BNZ 840 is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is BNZ 840 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BNZ 840 shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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