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OCD 187

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

113,182 mi
Last recorded113,182 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOCD 187
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 113,182 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2025 110,324 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 108,700 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 107,603 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2023 107,603 miles

Central Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 105,294 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

centre rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2022 105,294 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working bad connection (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (reservoir empty) (3.5 (a))

centre rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2020 102,046 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2019 101,410 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge/low (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jul 2019 101,410 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge/low (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 97,052 miles

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

stretched tyres fitted to all road wheels

Pass 3 May 2017 97,035 miles

Oil leak

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

exhaust system corroding

Pass 3 May 2016 97,028 miles

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

exhaust system corroding

oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2015 96,619 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2014 96,614 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 96,033 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 96,033 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 95,675 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 93,082 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 90,824 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 89,052 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 87,307 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 84,025 miles

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

Nearside 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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OCD 187 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 82.6%.

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 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 OCD 187, 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

How do I check the history of OCD 187?

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What year was OCD 187 registered?

OCD 187 is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 15 September 1995.

Is OCD 187 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OCD 187 shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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