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BNZ 9737

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

67,743 mi
Last recorded67,743 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNZ 9737
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 67,743 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 67,504 miles

Central exhaust outer skin is coming away

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive very slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 67,382 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 67,341 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 67,306 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 67,191 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 67,148 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 67,100 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 66,990 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 66,178 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 65,293 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 58,406 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 53,499 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2008 53,499 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2007 52,195 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 52,195 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 49,509 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2006 49,503 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

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 9737 is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 9737, 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 9737 registered?

BNZ 9737 is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is BNZ 9737 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BNZ 9737 shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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