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M315 WWX

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

149,446 mi
Last recorded149,446 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2019
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM315 WWX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2019 149,446 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward bush beginning to deteriorate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward bush beginning to deteriorate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

exhaust centre and rear sections deteriorating

Pass 8 Feb 2018 148,706 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 146,000 miles

Rear Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2016 144,603 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 143,045 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 141,157 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 137,362 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 136,120 miles

Rear exhaust boxes corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2011 134,429 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 130,211 miles

back boxes corroded

front lower ball joints slight free play

front tyres near legal limit

front wheel bearings slight free play

o/s/f inner track rod end slight free play

o/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2009 125,158 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 116,706 miles

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 106,022 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 95,570 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 95,565 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear tyres down to 2mm of tread

right hand front tyre has nail in tread

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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M315 WWX is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 M315 WWX, 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 M315 WWX registered?

M315 WWX is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 22 March 1995.

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