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MHZ 9960

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

101,100 mi
Last recorded101,100 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2016
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMHZ 9960
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2016 101,100 miles

Handbrake performance only just passed at 16%

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre wall has tiny split but not showing cord.

Fail 7 Mar 2015 97,707 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 97,707 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 93,993 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 90,195 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 87,092 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 84,307 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 84,307 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 81,132 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 80,789 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2008 79,118 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 79,118 miles

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 75,497 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 71,509 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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MHZ 9960 is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MHZ 9960, 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 MHZ 9960 registered?

MHZ 9960 is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is MHZ 9960 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MHZ 9960 shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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