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M155 YUU

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,532 mi
Last recorded41,532 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM155 YUU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 41,532 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2025 39,175 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

front tyres stepped

Fail 30 Sep 2025 39,175 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front tyres stepped

Pass 25 Sep 2024 35,767 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 34,117 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 32,636 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 32,246 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 32,300 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 32,244 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 31,165 miles

All brake flexy ferrules corroded.

Both rear brake discs corroded on outer faces.

Fuel cap seal perish cracked.

General under body, suspension and components corroded.

O/s/r tyre perish cracked on outer sidewall and tread.

Pass 7 Feb 2017 30,364 miles

Both front brake flexy hose ferules corroded.

Both rear brake flexy hose ferules corroded.

Front wiper smears screen.

Pass 19 Jan 2016 29,499 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 29,494 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 28,562 miles

*Front wiper smears.*

Fail 5 Jan 2015 28,562 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

*Front wiper smears.*

Pass 20 Jan 2014 28,342 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 27,626 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 27,626 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 25,908 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 25,908 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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M155 YUU is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 82,468 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 M155 YUU, 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 30 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M155 YUU is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 5 January 1996.

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