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M35 RRJ

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

83,331 mi
Last recorded83,331 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM35 RRJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 83,331 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2025 81,946 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 81,207 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

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))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 80,822 miles

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under body corrision

Fail 18 Nov 2022 80,821 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under body corrision

Pass 5 Nov 2021 80,633 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 80,112 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 79,525 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 79,198 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 78,649 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 77,948 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 76,619 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 74,440 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 72,479 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 71,436 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 70,236 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 67,670 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 67,670 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 64,555 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 60,419 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 58,320 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 56,404 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 54,367 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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M35 RRJ is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 M35 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M35 RRJ registered?

M35 RRJ is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 13 April 1995.

Is M35 RRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for M35 RRJ shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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