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M176 TMG

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

105,417 mi
Last recorded105,417 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM176 TMG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 105,417 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2025 104,598 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2025 104,598 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 104,584 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Apr 2023 104,584 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 103,628 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2021 100,579 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated And offside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material And offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 98,023 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded And offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 97,149 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 95,985 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 94,967 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre perished and has screw in it

exhaust rubber split but exhaust still supported

Pass 29 Feb 2016 94,291 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 90,158 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

all pads getting low

brake wear warning light on dash (intermitent)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 90,158 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all pads getting low

brake wear warning light on dash (intermitent)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 85,896 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 85,880 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 85,553 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 85,485 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 85,381 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 85,120 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 84,861 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 84,135 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 84,129 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 81,880 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2005 68,406 miles

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

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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M176 TMG is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 M176 TMG, 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 M176 TMG registered?

M176 TMG is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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