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D15 MCS

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

51,208 mi
Last recorded51,208 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD15 MCS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 51,208 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near rear differential (1.1.11 (c))

steering damper misting of oil

Pass 31 May 2025 50,115 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near axle (1.1.11 (c))

steering damper misting of oil

Pass 7 Jun 2024 49,545 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material next to rear differential (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Jun 2024 49,545 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material next to rear differential (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 49,233 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

misting of oil around steering damper

Fail 2 Jun 2023 49,224 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire pump/filter area (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

misting of oil around steering damper

Pass 17 Jun 2022 48,839 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

outer sill covers fitted to vehicle

steering damper slight misting of oil

Pass 28 May 2021 47,668 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Outer sill covers fitted to the vehicle

steering damper slight misting of oil

Fail 28 May 2021 47,668 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Outer sill covers fitted to the vehicle

steering damper slight misting of oil

Pass 21 May 2020 46,796 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertrays and outer sill covers fitted to vehicle

Fail 15 May 2020 46,762 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertrays and outer sill covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 31 May 2019 46,042 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 44,568 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2017 41,469 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2016 40,500 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 May 2015 39,257 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 38,612 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 37,102 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 35,627 miles

front wiper blade splitting

offside front tyre showing a crack under load may soon require attention

Pass 14 May 2011 34,607 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 33,525 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 31,548 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 29,510 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 27,005 miles

Front and rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2006 25,284 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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D15 MCS is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 D15 MCS, 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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What year was D15 MCS registered?

D15 MCS is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 23 May 1995.

Is D15 MCS safe to buy?

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