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DUI 679

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

67,212 mi
Last recorded67,212 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDUI 679
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 67,212 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 66,864 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2023 64,865 miles
Fail 11 May 2023 64,859 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2022 61,146 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 60,964 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2021 60,963 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre tread perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2020 60,959 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Mar 2020 60,959 miles

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 60,524 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 59,590 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 58,266 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 58,266 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2015 56,389 miles

rear tyres close to limit.225/55 x 16

Pass 25 Sep 2014 55,527 miles

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

rear diff leak

steering box leaking

Pass 20 Aug 2013 54,750 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 54,218 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 53,586 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 52,412 miles

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 9 Sep 2010 52,412 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 10 Nov 2009 50,026 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 18 Sep 2009 50,011 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 48,849 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Oct 2008 48,849 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 47,616 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2007 47,610 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 46,223 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 44,831 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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DUI 679 is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DUI 679, 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 DUI 679 registered?

DUI 679 is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is DUI 679 safe to buy?

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