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M24 RRJ

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

193,335 mi
Last recorded193,335 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM24 RRJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 193,335 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Apr 2026 193,271 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 189,852 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2025 189,849 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play fixing nut to steering arm loose (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 185,516 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear floor pans rusty and weak

Pass 23 Feb 2023 181,624 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes including front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 179,165 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR INC FUEL PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive PAS PUMP (8.4.1 (a) (i))

HEAT SHIELD LOOSE FRONT EXHAUST

Fail 11 Mar 2022 179,165 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR INC FUEL PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive PAS PUMP (8.4.1 (a) (i))

HEAT SHIELD LOOSE FRONT EXHAUST

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 176,161 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 176,161 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 175,739 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 175,734 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 174,614 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 173,633 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 172,338 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2015 171,546 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 171,542 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

osr abs pick up on drive shaft splitting

Pass 19 Jul 2011 170,533 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 168,940 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2009 166,905 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 164,076 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 157,974 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 152,938 miles

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

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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M24 RRJ is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 M24 RRJ, 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 M24 RRJ registered?

M24 RRJ is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 21 March 1995.

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