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J3 OMW

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,429 mi
Last recorded113,429 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ3 OMW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 113,429 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 112,908 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 112,618 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2023 112,618 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 111,938 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 111,124 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 110,206 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 109,748 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 109,748 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 108,186 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 106,890 miles

exhaust corroded...poor in places

front and rear suspension arm bushes deteriorating

Pass 7 Jun 2016 105,757 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2015 103,971 miles

n/s/f tyre low

Pass 4 Jun 2014 101,516 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 101,511 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 101,077 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 100,697 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 99,007 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 98,963 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front suspension is noisey,

Pass 31 Mar 2010 94,939 miles

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

both front susp top mounts cracking steering idler & drop arm & center draglink slight play

Pass 8 Apr 2009 91,564 miles

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

Oil leak

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

os washer is weak, f/ reg plate is cracked

Fail 8 Apr 2009 91,564 miles

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

Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

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

os washer is weak, f/ reg plate is cracked

Pass 1 Apr 2008 86,698 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 81,140 miles

offside front wishbone arm bushed perished

Pass 25 Mar 2006 75,784 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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J3 OMW is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J3 OMW, 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 J3 OMW registered?

J3 OMW is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 26 January 1995.

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