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M427 VJL

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

70,121 mi
Last recorded70,121 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2023
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM427 VJL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2023 70,121 miles

underside inc steering and suspension components corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2022 69,544 miles

under side rusting

Pass 7 Aug 2021 69,148 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 69,079 miles

under covers fitted

Fail 22 May 2018 69,079 miles

Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under covers fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2017 68,877 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 7 May 2016 68,148 miles

all road springs corroded

front pads low

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 May 2015 67,361 miles

ALL ROADSPRINGS CORRODED

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 2 May 2014 65,508 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 May 2013 63,537 miles

FRONT WIPER BLADE TORN SLIGHTLY

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

Fail 30 Apr 2013 63,492 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

FRONT WIPER BLADE TORN SLIGHTLY

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

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

Pass 1 May 2012 61,792 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 5 May 2011 58,643 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2010 55,716 miles

General corrosion under vehicle

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

Pass 5 May 2009 54,045 miles

general corrosion under vehical

Pass 6 May 2008 52,152 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 50,179 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 47,180 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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M427 VJL is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 M427 VJL, 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 M427 VJL registered?

M427 VJL is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 7 June 1995.

Is M427 VJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M427 VJL shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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