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L500 MTA

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

113,712 mi
Last recorded113,712 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL500 MTA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 113,712 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 112,902 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 112,086 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 111,533 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 111,139 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2022 111,139 miles

Brake performance not tested engine faulty (1.2.1 (g))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 110,012 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 109,290 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 109,226 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 107,478 miles

Rear Fuel hose slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 106,760 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 105,997 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 104,287 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 103,040 miles

Both rear tyres ON legal limit-265/35zr18

Centre exhaust section corroded-outer skin

Front brake pads getting low

Pass 30 Sep 2006 101,487 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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L500 MTA is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 L500 MTA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L500 MTA?

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What year was L500 MTA registered?

L500 MTA is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1995.

Is L500 MTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for L500 MTA shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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