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SAS 1Y

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 5956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

112,770 mi
Last recorded112,770 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSAS 1Y
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,956cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 112,770 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 112,583 miles

exhaust silencer rusty

Fail 9 Jan 2025 112,543 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearly to cords (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

exhaust silencer rusty

Pass 17 Apr 2023 112,313 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 112,003 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2022 112,003 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 111,636 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 111,615 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 110,469 miles

Centre exhaust box outer skin corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 18 Apr 2019 110,469 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Centre exhaust box outer skin corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 9 May 2018 109,731 miles

Centre exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 8 May 2018 109,731 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Centre exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2016 108,887 miles

Centre exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2016 108,887 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Centre exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2015 105,176 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 103,740 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 103,088 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 103,088 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 1 Dec 2011 100,678 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 100,678 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 95,901 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 95,866 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

corrosion forming on underside components

exhaust system corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2009 93,779 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

general corrosion on exhaust system also slight leaks

general corrosion on underside of car

metal brake pipes corroding

Fail 19 Nov 2009 93,779 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

general corrosion on exhaust system also slight leaks

general corrosion on underside of car

metal brake pipes corroding

rear exhaust rubber supports cracking

Pass 24 Nov 2008 91,208 miles

Corrosion forming on metal brake pipes.

General corrosion forming on underside of car.

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Slight leaks on exhaust system also some corrosion

Pass 21 Nov 2007 90,630 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

corrosion forming on underside components

exhaust corroding

slight cracking on front top mountings

Pass 3 Nov 2006 89,352 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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SAS 1Y is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 5,956cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 SAS 1Y, 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 SAS 1Y registered?

SAS 1Y is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 23 November 1995.

Is SAS 1Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for SAS 1Y shows 27 tests with a 63% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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