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LIW 9

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

87,283 mi
Last recorded87,283 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLIW 9
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 87,283 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2026 87,272 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Diff oil leak

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 87,168 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear diff oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2024 86,379 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear diff oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2023 84,031 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Diff Oil Leak

Pass 14 Mar 2022 79,355 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Diff Oil Leak

Pass 12 Mar 2021 73,848 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 73,848 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 70,142 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Mar 2020 70,142 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 63,898 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 63,898 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 58,726 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 58,718 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 53,086 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 49,066 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 45,815 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 40,710 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2012 36,010 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2011 30,253 miles

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

both front tyre's worn on edge's

Pass 1 Sep 2010 27,644 miles

front indicator turning white

front pads low

oil leak

windsreen chipped

Pass 24 Aug 2009

front pads starting to get low

front tyres starting to get low

fronts discs corroded

oil leak

plastic skirst fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2008 27,016 miles

front discs slightly coroded

front pads low

oil leak

plastic side sills fitted

rear brake ferrulls corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2007 26,556 miles

Oil leak

front pads getting low

under tray fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2006 23,326 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 20,923 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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LIW 9 is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 LIW 9, 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 LIW 9 registered?

LIW 9 is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 7 August 1995.

Is LIW 9 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LIW 9 shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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