1995 Mercedes-Benz SL 5.0L Petrol · JP 2446
1995 Mercedes-Benz SL (5.0L, petrol). First registered 08 Aug 1995. Recorded mileage 78,650 miles. MOT expired on 13 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 1995
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,650 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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JP 2446 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/04/2025
- 78,650 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
JP 2446 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1995 Mercedes-Benz Sl (JP 2446) between August 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 15 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “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))”.
JP 2446 Mileage History
- 09/08/202278,165 mi
- 24/07/202478,560 mi+395 mi
- 23/08/202478,603 mi+43 mi
- 02/04/202578,638 mi+35 mi
- 15/04/202578,650 mi+12 mi
Average of roughly 181 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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