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F7 MDC

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

96,168 mi
Last recorded96,168 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF7 MDC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 96,168 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective rear sections very rusty (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner and outer (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 96,137 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken away from pies, rubber broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub lower bush to lower suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 95,883 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective rubber failed bracket broken away from pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub lower bush to lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 95,396 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 94,751 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 93,817 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Middle Exhaust Box Mount Bracket Broken But Exhaust System Secure (6.1.2 (a))

Middle Exhaust Boxes Outer Skin Deteriorated

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Shock Absorber Top Strut Mount Deteriorated (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking Brake Test Only Just Meet Requirements, It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair

Several Sections of Underside Of Vehicle & Components Undersealed / Painted

Underside Of Vehicle & Components Corrosion

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 93,272 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust front pipe bracket broken mid mount rubber breaking and exhaust outer skin corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Sound deadening material not fully secure under bonnet soundproofing deteriorated (8.1.1 (b) (i))

cover sills fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

Fail 27 Jun 2018 93,272 miles

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

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit terminals loose (rectified) (4.13 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position rectified (3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust front pipe bracket broken mid mount rubber breaking and exhaust outer skin corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Sound deadening material not fully secure under bonnet soundproofing deteriorated (8.1.1 (b) (i))

cover sills fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

Pass 6 Jun 2015 92,613 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 May 2014 92,238 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres badly perished on edges

offside front tyre badly perished on edges

Pass 12 May 2014 92,238 miles

both rear tyres badly perished on edges

offside front tyre badly perished on edges

Pass 25 Apr 2013 91,619 miles

nearside rear tyre slight scuffed on inner sidewall

Fail 25 Apr 2013 91,619 miles

Nearside Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear tyre slight scuffed on inner sidewall

Pass 9 Feb 2012 90,283 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 85,494 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 81,886 miles

Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 76,916 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 72,961 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 69,395 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 65,139 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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F7 MDC is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 F7 MDC, 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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F7 MDC is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 23 May 1995.

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