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EIG 122

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,226 mi
Last recorded105,226 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEIG 122
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 105,226 miles

Nearside Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Jun 2025 105,223 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2024 104,918 miles
Fail 1 May 2024 104,915 miles

Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 100,501 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 97,281 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 91,604 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 88,023 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 83,681 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 83,666 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 4 Jun 2015 76,750 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 74,348 miles

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

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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EIG 122 is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EIG 122, 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 EIG 122 registered?

EIG 122 is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is EIG 122 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EIG 122 shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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