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J33 JFD

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

162,060 mi
Last recorded162,060 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2022
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ33 JFD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2022 162,060 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 161,995 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2020 161,994 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded fr ont to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 158,120 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 153,669 miles

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

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

all tyres showing slight cracks on side walls

centre exhaust outer skin deteriorated

one centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 15 May 2015 153,082 miles

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

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

both rear tyres showing slight cracks on outer side walls

centre exhaust skin deteriorated

Pass 14 Mar 2014 152,930 miles

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

centre exhaust outer skin detreiorated

Fail 12 Mar 2014 152,930 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

centre exhaust outer skin detreiorated

Pass 6 Apr 2013 150,679 miles

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

centre exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2012 149,423 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2011 146,087 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

engine has slight oil leak

rear fuel pipe slightly corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2011 146,087 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

engine has slight oil leak

rear fuel pipe slightly corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2010 142,254 miles

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

engine has oil leak

o/s/f tyre side wall showing kerb wear

Fail 17 Mar 2010 142,254 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

engine has oil leak

n/s/f side wall showing kerb wear

Pass 25 Mar 2009 134,055 miles

centre exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2008 128,430 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 126,715 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 126,715 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 118,717 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges.

both rear tyre tread depth getting low 3mm

n/s/r and o/s/r metal brake pipes to flexi hoses have surface rust.

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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J33 JFD is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 J33 JFD, 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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J33 JFD is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 18 April 1995.

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