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M182 XOO

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,234 mi
Last recorded99,234 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2023
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM182 XOO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2023 99,234 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play 'lift' when vehicle raised (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

cross member below engine getting rusty

exhaust system deteriorating

Pass 5 Apr 2022 95,550 miles

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

Front brake pads worn very low, replace ASAP

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Lower 'lift' in suspension ball joint when vehicle raised

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

cross member below engine rusty around suspension mounting points

exhaust deteriorated

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

wear/rust on front and rear brake discs

Fail 5 Apr 2022 95,550 miles

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

Front brake pads worn very low, replace ASAP

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Lower 'lift' in suspension ball joint when vehicle raised

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

cross member below engine rusty around suspension mounting points

exhaust deteriorated

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

wear/rust on front and rear brake discs

Pass 26 Jan 2021 94,500 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Lower slight ' lift ' in swivel balljoint

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

exhaust system deteriorating

front brake discs worn

front brake pads worn very low? not clearly visible

front cross member below engine getting rusty

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

power steering pipes rusty

rear brake disc outer faces rusty/worn

suspension springs rusty

Pass 15 Jan 2020 90,846 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Outer brake disc face rusty

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust system deteriorating

front cross member below engine getting rusty around suspension arm mounting points

odometer back light not working

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

power steering pipes rusty

suspension springs getting rusty

Pass 22 Jan 2019 87,858 miles

NOTE rear tyres 15 years old

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust deteriorating

front cross member beneath engine getting rusty around suspension arm mounting points

fuel pipes getting rusty

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

power steering pipes getting rusty

rear suspension springs getting rusty

speedometer odometer back light not working

Pass 6 Feb 2018 79,869 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

cross member below engine rusty

exhaust rusty

front tyres 15 years old, rear tyres 13 years old

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

power steering pipes rusty

rear suspension springs rusty

Pass 12 May 2016 77,610 miles

Offside Rear suspension spring rusty

cross member below engine getting rusty

exhaust rusty

front tyres 14 years old, rear tyres 12 years old

power steering pipes rusty

Pass 13 Feb 2015 77,210 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust getting rusty

front cross member (below engine) getting rusty

o/s rear suspension spring rusty

power steering pipes getting rusty

rear tyres 11 years old + front tyres 13 years old

Pass 12 Mar 2014 73,881 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

check wiper blade condition/operation

exhaust rusty

o/s rear suspension spring rusty

power steering pipes getting rusty

rear tyres 10 years old + front tyres 12 years old + all tyres flat spotted

Pass 6 Feb 2008 73,420 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 73,420 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 69,869 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2005 68,219 miles

Power steering pipes corroded.

Fail 3 Jun 2005 68,218 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Power steering pipes corroded.

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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M182 XOO is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M182 XOO, 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 M182 XOO registered?

M182 XOO is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 23 June 1995.

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