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M714 XNK

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,421 mi
Last recorded131,421 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2022
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM714 XNK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2022 131,421 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective stonechip/holed (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive various/unknown sources (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play *ALL* (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Varying levels of underbody corrosion on all suspension and body components,not affecting any testable items at present

exhaust boxes,outer skins heavily corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2022 131,419 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded *ALL REAR* (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside & Offside (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective stonechipped (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake binding

Oil leak, but not excessive various,unknown sources (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play *ALL* (2.1.3 (b) (i))

exhaust box outer skins corroded

varying levels of underbody corrosion noted,not affecting any testable items at present

Pass 29 Apr 2021 131,289 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Apr 2021 131,289 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 May 2015 131,128 miles

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

Oil leak

exhaust corrosion

Fail 13 May 2015 131,115 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

exhaust corrosion

Pass 22 Apr 2014 125,037 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Apr 2014 125,037 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 10 May 2013 121,187 miles

exhaust system is in a poor condition

offside front fog light not working

offside head lamp glass ras slight damage

Fail 10 May 2013 121,187 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

exhaust system is in a poor condition

offside front fog light not working

offside head lamp glass ras slight damage

Pass 16 Apr 2012 117,399 miles

exhaust system corroded

o/s/r tyre perished on inner wall

rear brake discs corroded and worn

Fail 12 Apr 2012 117,393 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust system corroded

o/s/r tyre perished on inner wall

rear brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 11 Apr 2011 112,574 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front tyre is worn on the inner edge.

offside front tyre is on the limit and badly worn on the inner edge.

Pass 23 Feb 2010 108,100 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 102,671 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 93,579 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 82,457 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2006 70,847 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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M714 XNK is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M714 XNK, 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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M714 XNK is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 1995.

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