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E9 OKS

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

164,821 mi
Last recorded164,821 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE9 OKS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 164,821 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Centre silencer corroded - outer skins peeling off. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive From transmission. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing slightly. (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Elbow section before flexy. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material U bend section before flexy and above subframe. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in Zone A. (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Above subframe and into fuel filter. ()

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 163,084 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded at rear ()

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

covers and undertrays fitted

exhaust rear joint badly corroded

slight play steering idler bush

Fail 8 Nov 2024 163,084 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake lever missing (1.1.6 (d))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded at rear ()

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

covers and undertrays fitted

exhaust rear joint badly corroded

slight play steering idler bush

Pass 14 Sep 2023 162,247 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 161,084 miles

under trays fitted

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 159,697 miles

Age related deterioration in all flexible brake hoses-minor.

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both nearside & offside rear to flexible brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emission (C.O) just meeting required specifications at time of test (very low mileage use annually)

Fuel feed & return pipes close to fuel tank showing age related corrosion but no signs of leakage

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 159,628 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes inner wheel arches (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 159,536 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes inner wheel arches (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 158,968 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer shoulder worn (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 158,052 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer shoulder worn (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 156,532 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2014 155,459 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear box corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2013 154,264 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

ehaust system deteriated

engine oil leak

o/s/f fog light inop

Pass 4 Mar 2013 152,154 miles

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

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

rear registration plate deteriorating, unlikely to be misread

Pass 5 Mar 2012 148,894 miles

rear discs corroded exhaust corroded oil leaks engine and gear box

Fail 2 Mar 2012 148,894 miles

Nearside Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear discs corroded exhaust corroded oil leaks engine and gear box

Pass 14 Feb 2011 146,876 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2011 146,876 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 145,909 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2008 144,349 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 134,322 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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E9 OKS is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 E9 OKS, 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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E9 OKS is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 2 June 1995.

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