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1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 5987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

280,099 mi
Last recorded280,099 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWOR 1
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026 280,099 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2025 279,667 miles

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

front tyres slightly perished

Pass 20 Sep 2024 279,347 miles

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

both rear tyres slightly cracked

Pass 28 Sep 2023 279,169 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2023 279,164 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 278,913 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 278,339 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 277,428 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2020 277,419 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 2 May 2019 275,415 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 275,398 miles

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))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 274,553 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 274,553 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 273,776 miles

All rubber bushes on rear suspension worn but no movement

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 273,343 miles

All suspention bushes on rear perished but no movement

Engine oil leak

Tyres starting to perish no cords showing

Pass 22 Jul 2015 272,195 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 270,154 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Slight damage to n/s/f tyre side wall no cords showing

Fail 12 Sep 2014 270,154 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Slight damage to n/s/f tyre side wall no cords showing

Pass 7 Jul 2014 269,938 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all rear brake pipes to the compensater are corroded

centre screen rear view mirror missing

middle exhaust section hanger missing,but exhaust still supported ok

nsr brake pipes over rear subframe rusting but some of the pipes cant be seen where they go over the subframe unable to check correctly

nsr tyre worn low on inner edge

vehicle bounced very much at rear going across brake rollers

Pass 16 Sep 2013 269,624 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 269,621 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 268,114 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Jul 2012 268,108 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine misfires under "load".

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Jul 2012 268,102 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Oil leak

o/s/f fog light in/op

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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WOR 1 is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 5,987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WOR 1, 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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WOR 1 is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 18 April 1995.

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