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M33 BAC

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

130,361 mi
Last recorded130,361 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2015
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM33 BAC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2015 130,361 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 128,782 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

n/s/f brake pipe slightly corroded

o/s/r tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 9 Oct 2012 126,997 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 120,165 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 125,543 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2008 124,345 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2008 124,345 miles

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Fail 14 Jul 2007 124,326 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

emmissions 1st. fast test failed passed after long test 3 minutes.

offside lower ball joint slight slack.

Pass 18 Jul 2006 115,118 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2006

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

engine misfires badly

Pass 2 Jul 2005 100,729 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded but not blowing

front number plate cracked

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

top suspenshion bearing noisy

under tray fitted

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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M33 BAC is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 M33 BAC, 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 M33 BAC registered?

M33 BAC is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 12 September 1995.

Is M33 BAC safe to buy?

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