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K6 MSL

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

142,433 mi
Last recorded142,433 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2018
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK6 MSL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2018 142,433 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s + o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Oct 2016 142,272 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 140,570 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 139,451 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 131,692 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear view mirror insecure

Pass 8 Oct 2009 110,904 miles

centre exhaust box starting to corrode

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 8 Oct 2009 110,904 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

centre exhaust box starting to corrode

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 3 May 2008 95,751 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 95,747 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 79,324 miles

front indicator bolbs starting to discolour,rear brake pipes starting to corrode,centre exhaust starting to corrode,o/s rear tyre on legal limits,n/s rear tyre down to wear indicators

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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K6 MSL is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 K6 MSL, 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 K6 MSL registered?

K6 MSL is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 3 August 1995.

Is K6 MSL safe to buy?

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