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M225 SLS

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

121,222 mi
Last recorded121,222 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2016
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM225 SLS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2016 121,222 miles

corrosion around both rear jacking points but not yet excessive

rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 22 Oct 2015 120,798 miles

all brake hose metal end ferrules corroded

all brake pipes corroding

both rear tyres stepping

Fail 22 Oct 2015 120,784 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

all brake hose metal end ferrules corroded

all brake pipes corroding

both rear tyres stepping

Pass 23 Jan 2014 120,216 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

nearside head lamp cracked

rear exhaust very corroded and has blows

Pass 4 Oct 2012 116,858 miles

Oil leak

battery insecure

both front outer anti roll bar bushes have play

both rear tyres stepping and tread depths 2mm

near side reverse lamp inop

off side front shocker creaking when turned lock to lock

parking brake travel excessive(borderline pass)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 115,565 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 114,230 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 109,864 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 104,555 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all brake flexi hoses perrished

all suspension bushes perrished

both front tyres perrished and cracking

engine oil leak

off side rear wheel rim slightly damaged

slight exhaust blow from rear

Pass 23 Jul 2007 101,982 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2006 98,403 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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M225 SLS is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 M225 SLS, 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 M225 SLS?

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What year was M225 SLS registered?

M225 SLS is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 10 April 1995.

Is M225 SLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for M225 SLS shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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