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SAM 19Y

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2017
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

79,471 mi
Last recorded79,471 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2016
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSAM 19Y
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 5 Sep 2016 79,471 miles

middle exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2015 76,458 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 70,524 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 63,002 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 57,164 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 52,318 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 48,826 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 42,895 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 38,334 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 31,576 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 24,077 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 23,348 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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SAM 19Y is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SAM 19Y, 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 SAM 19Y registered?

SAM 19Y is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 March 1995.

Is SAM 19Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for SAM 19Y shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SAM 19Y have outstanding finance?

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