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D19 ATS

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

154,258 mi
Last recorded154,258 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD19 ATS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Jul 2026 154,258 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs heavily pitted/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded All power steering hoses corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fuel lines above fuel tank and around rear subframe heavily corroded

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Ball joint gaiter split (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Split (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer wall and between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs heavily pitted/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underside of vehicle including steering and suspension components corroding

Pass 5 Aug 2022 154,237 miles

ALL four brake discs corroding

ALL steering joint gaiters perishing/deteriorating

Advanced stages of corrosion taking place to underside to all metals inc front & rear suspension components, brakes & steering components

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

auxiliary belt perishing

drivers seat back, backing cover not fitted

nearside & offside front brake pipes corroding

power steering pipes corroding

rear exhaust silencer & join corroded & deteriorated

slight oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2021

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Central exhaust center box in poor condition

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

front wiper blade smeary

has engine oil leak

Fail 12 Apr 2021

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Central exhaust center box in poor condition

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

front wiper blade smeary

has engine oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2020 153,272 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central slight corrosion exhaust

Nearside Rear rear shock slight corrosion

Offside Rear slight corrosion rear shock

Pass 8 Mar 2019 152,824 miles

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

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

Rear General underside corrosion

Pass 22 Mar 2018 152,113 miles

Central Rear Rear centre exhaust box badly corroded and mount missing.

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 151,308 miles

Both front tyres starting to perish.

Exhaust centre box outer skin corroded.

Front Brake pipe slightly damaged Both. (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both. (3.6.B.4d)

Small chips in windscreen.

Pass 10 Jul 2015 150,884 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2015 150,884 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Coolant leak

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

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

Pass 1 May 2014 149,891 miles

Advise condition of rear exhaust system

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 149,860 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 149,616 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 149,234 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 145,553 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 140,412 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 134,973 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 128,122 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 121,138 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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D19 ATS is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 D19 ATS, 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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D19 ATS is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 14 August 1995.

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