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M379 WSN

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

95,965 mi
Last recorded95,965 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2019
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM379 WSN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2019 95,965 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 94,276 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 94,276 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

front exhaust support hanger/support broken

Pass 13 Jun 2017 91,405 miles

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 16 Jun 2016 88,296 miles

Centre exhaust bracket at gearbox broken

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

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

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

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

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

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Fail 3 Jun 2016 88,295 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Centre exhaust bracket at gearbox broken

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 81,891 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 76,534 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 74,028 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 69,169 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 67,908 miles

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

nearside park brake low reading

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 65,206 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 65,198 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 61,762 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 59,596 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 53,116 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 50,747 miles

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

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

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

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

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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M379 WSN is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 M379 WSN, 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 M379 WSN registered?

M379 WSN is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M379 WSN safe to buy?

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