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E13 DLR

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

118,100 mi
Last recorded118,100 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE13 DLR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 118,100 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 113,752 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2025 113,750 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 113,744 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 111,375 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 11,178 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Apr 2021 11,178 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 110,895 miles

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

exhaust system slightly corroded

front lower suspension arm bushes slightly perished both sides

surface corrosion on front suspension components

Pass 25 Oct 2016 110,298 miles

corrosion on exhaust joins

Pass 5 Nov 2015 109,870 miles

n/s hand brake only just reached mot limits

o/s front wishbone bush has slight wear

slight corrosion on rear exhaust

undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 16 Oct 2014 109,312 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight corrosion on exhaust system

slight corrosion on front brake pipes

Pass 24 Oct 2013 107,918 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 107,448 miles

rear and centre exhaust corrosion

Pass 21 Oct 2011 105,106 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 102,757 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 95,533 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 93,609 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 92,064 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 89,423 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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E13 DLR is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 E13 DLR, 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 E13 DLR registered?

E13 DLR is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 August 1995.

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