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600 S

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

80,329 mi
Last recorded80,329 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration600 S
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 80,329 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 80,247 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 80,206 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 79,684 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 79,012 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 78,240 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 77,977 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 77,909 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 77,319 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 76,854 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 75,798 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 73,389 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

all shock absorbers casings slightly corroded

exhaust outer skins corroded & brackets corroded

nearside front tyre inner band worn

nearside front tyre outer side wall damaged not to canvis

wiper blade missing from offside front head light

Fail 24 May 2013 74,389 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

all shock absorbers casings slightly corroded

exhaust outer skins corroded & brackets corroded

nearside front tyre inner band worn

nearside front tyre outer side wall damaged not to canvis

wiper blade missing from offside front head light

Pass 2 May 2012 73,788 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

exhaust brackets corroded

exhaust outer skins corroded

nearside front tyre side walls damaged not to canvis

offside & nearside front stabilizer rubbers split

offside front top stut rubber mount slightly perished

offside rear serice brake slow on increase not excessive

wiper blade from offside head light missing

Pass 19 May 2011 73,114 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

exhaust outer skins corroded

exhaust securing brackets corroded

nearside front inner band worn

offside & nearside front chassis stabilizer barrs rubber split

swet at steering damper

Pass 21 May 2010 72,361 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust centre outer skins corroded

Fail 17 May 2010 72,359 miles

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

Offside Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust centre outer skins corroded

Pass 29 May 2008 70,871 miles

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

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

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

offside rear tyre outer side wall damaged not to cords

Pass 11 May 2007 68,102 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear nearside +offside tyres inner walls starting to deteriate

Pass 18 May 2006 64,819 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroded not excessive

hand brake performance just meets legal requirements

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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600 S is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 600 S, 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 600 S registered?

600 S is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 27 January 1995.

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