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WEA 2

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,814 mi
Last recorded77,814 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWEA 2
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 77,814 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 77,505 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 76,982 miles

middle exhaust box rusty

Fail 19 Jun 2024 76,982 miles

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

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

middle exhaust box rusty

Pass 16 Jun 2023 76,534 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 76,200 miles

centre exhaust outer skin corrded

front n/s and o/s hubs have corrosion

Fail 16 Jun 2022 76,187 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust center box skin corroded

suspension, hub components corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2021 75,791 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 75,415 miles

Offside front jacking point corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2020 75,415 miles

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

Offside front jacking point corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2019 74,325 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 73,242 miles

Centre exhaust outer skin corroded

Front exhaust bracket broken but system still secure

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside front jacking point slightly corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2017 72,713 miles

centre exhaust deterioratng

Pass 18 Apr 2016 72,686 miles

Centre exhaust box corroded

Nearside Front trye cracking on outer wall

Under-tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Apr 2016 72,686 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Centre exhaust box corroded

Nearside Front trye cracking on outer wall

Under-tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2015 72,106 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust box corroded

nearside rear tyre worn edges

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 6 May 2014 71,318 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 66,108 miles

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

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

exhaust system poor condition

Fail 8 Dec 2011 63,012 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 63,012 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 58,658 miles

exhaust heavily corroded in places (may need replacing soon)

front discs starting to corrode

n/s/f tyre perishing (may need replacing soon)

o/s/f tyre on wear bars(2mm)/perished (advise replacement)

rear tyres starting to perish/wearing inner edges

suspension shows age/wear

Pass 23 Sep 2009 54,727 miles

all tyres perishing & nearside front getting low on tread

dampness around rear diff

exhaust for corrosion

suspension shows sighns of age & wear

Pass 4 Aug 2008 46,838 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

cracking evident to tread of both rear tyres

Pass 23 Feb 2007 45,566 miles

Bonnet Springs broken.

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Lower Front suspension arm bushs worn/split.

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering Box leaking oil.

Pass 21 Feb 2006 42,982 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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WEA 2 is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WEA 2, 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 WEA 2 registered?

WEA 2 is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is WEA 2 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WEA 2 shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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