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RIG 7973

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

118,869 mi
Last recorded118,869 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2024
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRIG 7973
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2024 118,869 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 117,628 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2023 117,394 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 116,876 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 116,876 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 116,171 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 114,684 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 113,956 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 113,953 miles

Brake pipe leaking Front to rear (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 113,672 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 111,053 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 110,117 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 108,684 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 108,684 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 106,888 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 106,888 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 105,650 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 103,617 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 97,385 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 96,255 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 93,564 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 94,174 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 94,174 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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RIG 7973 is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 RIG 7973, 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 RIG 7973 registered?

RIG 7973 is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 February 1995.

Is RIG 7973 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RIG 7973 shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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