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L10 FOX

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

55,781 mi
Last recorded55,781 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL10 FOX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 55,781 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 55,012 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 53,811 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front steering idle bush slight play

Pass 31 Jul 2023 52,319 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 50,929 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2022 50,897 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Seat belt not functioning as intended nearside front seatbelt catch does not secure (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 50,418 miles

both rear tyres cracked and in poor condition

Fail 27 Jul 2021 50,418 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

both rear tyres cracked and in poor condition

Pass 25 Apr 2019 50,399 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Under tray limits inspection

Fail 25 Apr 2019 50,399 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Under tray limits inspection

Pass 1 May 2018 49,600 miles

Battery light on indicating a charging fault

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front tyre perished

Fail 1 May 2018 49,600 miles

Battery light on indicating a charging fault

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 49,001 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 48,740 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 48,712 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 47,856 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 10 Apr 2010 45,922 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 42,540 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 41,679 miles

front brake pads low

Pass 16 Oct 2006 39,176 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 36,622 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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L10 FOX is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 L10 FOX, 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 L10 FOX registered?

L10 FOX is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 23 November 1995.

Is L10 FOX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L10 FOX shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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