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SAZ 5147

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2025
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

118,962 mi
Last recorded118,962 miles
Recorded on22 May 2024
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSAZ 5147
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2024 118,962 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 118,961 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 118,956 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 118,609 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leaking

parking brake efficiency only just met it would appear the parking system requires repair

Pass 30 Jul 2014 116,776 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 116,776 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 108,636 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 May 2006 104,551 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 104,551 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHT CRACKS

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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SAZ 5147 is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SAZ 5147, 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 SAZ 5147 registered?

SAZ 5147 is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 5 June 1995.

Is SAZ 5147 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SAZ 5147 shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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