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E11 SFX

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,398 mi
Last recorded110,398 miles
Recorded on31 May 2012
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE11 SFX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 31 May 2012 110,398 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 31 May 2012 110,398 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2011 109,631 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 109,631 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 5 May 2010 109,172 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 109,172 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 108,196 miles

front pads low

fuel pipes above axle corroded

mainline pipes to rear hoses corroded above axle

n/s/f indicator slightly white

Pass 30 May 2007 106,109 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 99,162 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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E11 SFX is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E11 SFX, 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 E11 SFX registered?

E11 SFX is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 24 April 1995.

Is E11 SFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for E11 SFX shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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