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WNH 1L

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

138,476 mi
Last recorded138,476 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWNH 1L
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 138,476 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

centre exhaust box outer cover slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 Mar 2025 137,143 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2025 137,137 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 135,233 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 134,812 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2023 134,805 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outerwall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 133,359 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2021 133,352 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 131,700 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 131,341 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slight leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres centre treads worn (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyres generally perished / small splits (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 128,825 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 124,988 miles

Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt centre track rod nearside (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 119,541 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 115,655 miles

front rubber propshaft coupling perished

Pass 29 Sep 2014 115,537 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 115,085 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 114,015 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 114,015 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 113,330 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 113,059 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 112,394 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 111,896 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 111,896 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 110,982 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 108,950 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 106,900 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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WNH 1L is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 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 WNH 1L, 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 WNH 1L registered?

WNH 1L is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1995.

Is WNH 1L safe to buy?

The MOT history for WNH 1L shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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