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XHZ 5320

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2022
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

120,147 mi
Last recorded120,147 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2021
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXHZ 5320
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2021 120,147 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 120,129 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 116,896 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 116,896 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 1 Feb 2016 116,885 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished on inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished on inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front tyres wearing slightly on the edges.

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

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

Nearside front tyre perishing on sidewalls.

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2016 116,870 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Pump not working (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 113,700 miles

ESP lamp on ...

Fail 25 Sep 2014 113,700 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ESP lamp on ...

Pass 23 Sep 2013 108,045 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 108,038 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 May 2011 107,917 miles

Both front suspension top mounts split, perished.

Footbrake pedal travel long.

Fail 4 May 2011 107,917 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Both front suspension top mounts split, perished.

Footbrake pedal travel long.

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

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

Slight play both front wheel bearings.

Pass 29 Apr 2010 106,946 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 103,889 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 31 Mar 2009 103,889 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 100,600 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 100,457 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 100,457 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 88,583 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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XHZ 5320 is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 XHZ 5320, 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 XHZ 5320 registered?

XHZ 5320 is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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