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M236 FYJ

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

190,592 mi
Last recorded190,592 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2019
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM236 FYJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2019 190,592 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2018 189,002 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 190,243 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 190,192 miles

Centre Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bonnet insecure (6.1.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 188,096 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 181,893 miles

slight power steering leak

Fail 17 Aug 2010 181,893 miles

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

slight power steering leak

Pass 6 Aug 2009 167,982 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 167,969 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 156,162 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 145,548 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 133,555 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 121,686 miles

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

Offside Front 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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M236 FYJ is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 M236 FYJ, 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 M236 FYJ registered?

M236 FYJ is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 March 1995.

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