1995 MERCEDES SL3.2L PETROL

The vehicle currently maintains a roadworthy status following a clean pass on April 24, 2025, 116,481 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable, as the car has consistently cleared the testing without recorded defects or lingering advisories. While the history shows failures in March 2024 and April 2025, the lack of specific defect descriptions on those entries suggests that any issues were rectified immediately prior to the retests without indicating a systemic mechanical failure. At 31 years old, the recorded mileage of 116,481 miles represents a low annual average of approximately 3,757 miles. The data indicates significant intervals of use between tests, such as the roughly 3,200 miles covered between March 2023 and May 2024. This low-frequency usage often reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine components, but long periods of standing can also lead to age-related degradation of rubber-based parts, seals, and fluid chemistry, which are not always fully captured by a standard MOT's focus on the odometer. A buyer should focus their in-person inspection on the structural integrity of the chassis and floor pans, as Mercedes-Benz vehicles from the mid-90s are prone to hidden corrosion in these areas. Given the low mileage, inspect the suspension bushes and rubber mounts for cracking or dry rot which occurs from time rather than friction. You should also check the brake calipers for seizing or pitting, as vehicles driven infrequently often suffer from brake disc corrosion despite a lack of mechanical wear.