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D4 STD

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

58,203 mi
Last recorded58,203 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2021
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD4 STD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2021 58,203 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 58,032 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 57,347 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 56,483 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 56,357 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2016 56,357 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 52,076 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2014 47,144 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Apr 2014 47,144 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2013 44,632 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2012 42,360 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Apr 2011 40,276 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 38,457 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 38,457 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Apr 2009 34,636 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2009 34,636 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 32,744 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 32,334 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 31,498 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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D4 STD is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 2,800cc 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 D4 STD, 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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How do I check the history of D4 STD?

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What year was D4 STD registered?

D4 STD is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 4 October 1995.

Is D4 STD safe to buy?

The MOT history for D4 STD shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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