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C7 APK

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,906 mi
Last recorded125,906 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2018
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC7 APK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2018 125,906 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 124,935 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 121,789 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 121,789 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 15 May 2013 120,821 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2013 120,821 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 118,002 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 111,772 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 111,772 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 106,790 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 100,746 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 95,318 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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C7 APK is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C7 APK, 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 C7 APK registered?

C7 APK is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is C7 APK safe to buy?

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