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M248 SHG

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

50,560 mi
Last recorded50,560 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM248 SHG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 50,560 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 45,808 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2018 45,808 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 45,019 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 43,268 miles

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

Offside rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 30 May 2012 42,848 miles

Nearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 42,353 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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)

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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M248 SHG is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 M248 SHG, 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 M248 SHG registered?

M248 SHG is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M248 SHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for M248 SHG shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M248 SHG have outstanding finance?

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