MERCEDES-BENZ SL1995 · 2.8L Petrol

The 1995 Mercedes-Benz SL presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 9 April 2026 at 97,250 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded. This continues an unbroken five-year sequence of clean MOT passes, showing no worsening faults, advisories, or recurring mechanical concerns across the available history. Annual mileage sits well below typical expectations for a 31-year-old vehicle. From the 20 April 2022 test at 92,638 miles to the 9 April 2026 test at 97,250 miles, the car covered only 4,612 miles, an average of roughly 1,153 miles per year. The DVSA record shows no gaps between tests and no sudden accumulation of distance, indicating light, consistent use rather than neglect or intensive driving. Given the clean test history, the buyer faces no flagged suspension bushes, brake disc wear, binding calipers, or structural corrosion in the official record. The absence of advisories across five tests suggests the previous keeper addressed consumable items before each examination. Low annual use over long periods, however, can allow fluid degradation, perished rubber seals, and hidden subframe rust unseen during a static MOT. A pre-purchase inspection should still verify hydraulic suspension condition, brake line integrity, and underside structural integrity given the vehicle's age. Confirm the retained low mileage through service invoices. The MOT data alone shows a well-kept example, but physical checks remain essential on any 1995 chassis.