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K4 URA

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

29,572 mi
Last recorded29,572 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2023
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK4 URA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2023 29,572 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2023 29,572 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2019 29,530 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 28,951 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 28,899 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both. (3.7.B.3)

Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both. (3.7.B.3)

Fail 18 Apr 2017 28,899 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both. (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both. (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 28,841 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 28,787 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Mileage illumination inop.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 28,517 miles

Front + rear coil springs slightly corroded

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Mileage illumination inoperative

Pass 2 Mar 2013 28,301 miles

Both front tyres close to legal limit.

Both rear tyres starting to crack across tread,due to age. Advise tyres soon.

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Mileomemter illumination out.

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 28,183 miles

Some surface corrosion to front suspension components.

n/s/f, n/s/r & o/s/r tyres wearing thin.

Pass 28 Feb 2011 27,284 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front tyres worn slightly on edges

some age cracking on all tyres

Pass 4 Feb 2010 26,828 miles

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

Some age cracking to front tyres - soon require replacement.

Pass 17 Jun 2008 26,566 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 26,542 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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K4 URA is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 K4 URA, 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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K4 URA is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 February 1995.

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