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ILZ 7101

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

97,250 mi
Last recorded97,250 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationILZ 7101
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 97,250 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 96,373 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 95,118 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 93,986 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 92,638 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2021 91,337 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 31 Mar 2021 91,337 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective center mount (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 90,681 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

front exhaust bracket and rear exhaust bracket slightly deterated

Pass 19 Apr 2017 89,931 miles

all visible brake pipes heavily greased

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside front fog light not working

slight oil leak

Pass 10 May 2016 87,878 miles

all visible brake pipes under vehicle heavily greased

both front flexi hoses cracking slightly

offside front washer jet partially blocked

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

slight play nearside front wheel bearing

wiper smearing slightly

Pass 7 Apr 2015 85,940 miles

both front to rear brake pipes heavily greased

offside front inner wing brake pipe slightly corroded

rear seat belts not checked due to seats not in use

Pass 21 Aug 2013 84,877 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 82,311 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 82,251 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)

offside rear tyre starting to deteriorate on outer sidewalls

Pass 2 Jun 2009 78,810 miles

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

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 May 2008 76,507 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 76,485 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 24 May 2007 74,893 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 71,873 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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ILZ 7101 is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 2,799cc 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 ILZ 7101, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ILZ 7101 registered?

ILZ 7101 is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 16 March 1995.

Is ILZ 7101 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ILZ 7101 shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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