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M13 ENS

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

119,757 mi
Last recorded119,757 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2016
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM13 ENS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2016 119,757 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear brake flexi slightly twisted but operates correctly

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

plastic covers fitted obscuring testable areas

surface corrosion on underside

Fail 22 Jul 2016 119,757 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear brake flexi slightly twisted but operates correctly

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

plastic covers fitted obscuring testable areas

surface corrosion on underside

Pass 3 Mar 2015 112,688 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear flexi hose slightly corroded

vehicle has corrosion to underside steering, suspension and exhaust system.

Pass 7 Mar 2014 106,580 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle has surface corrosion on underside.

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 1 Mar 2014 106,580 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Exhaust system corroded.

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle has surface corrosion on underside.

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 Jul 2012 104,719 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

tested wet,sills covered,brake hoses furrells coroded,suspension bushes perished.

Pass 28 Jun 2011 103,776 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres perished,slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 1 Jul 2010 101,685 miles

centre exhaust mount splitting,sills covered,steering and suspension worn.wiper blade poor.brake hoses perished.

Pass 19 Jun 2009 96,934 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 88,652 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 85,911 miles

both outer sills covered with trims

Pass 25 Jul 2006 84,658 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 84,658 miles

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

slight oil leak from steering box

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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M13 ENS is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 M13 ENS, 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 M13 ENS registered?

M13 ENS is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 18 May 1995.

Is M13 ENS safe to buy?

The MOT history for M13 ENS shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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