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M16 XTY

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 5956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

92,983 mi
Last recorded92,983 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM16 XTY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,956cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 92,983 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 91,026 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 88,539 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 86,944 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 May 2022 86,929 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 83,728 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

offside front tyre2-3 approx

Pass 7 May 2020 82,191 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 80,539 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 80,535 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 77,830 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 77,830 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. and wheels (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment mount breaking away (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment breaking away (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 76,790 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2016 75,109 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 73,208 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 70,743 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 66,605 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 65,447 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 60,159 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 55,466 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 55,466 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 44,500 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 44,500 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 33,687 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 33,677 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 8 Nov 2005 24,564 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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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M16 XTY is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 5,956cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 M16 XTY, 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 M16 XTY registered?

M16 XTY is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M16 XTY safe to buy?

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