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M27 EYG

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Grey Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

139,700 mi
Last recorded139,700 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2018
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM27 EYG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2018 139,700 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

exhaust box corroded (bracket corroded away center box)

Fail 6 Jun 2018 139,690 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear brake hoses slightly perished

Rear tyres perished

Pass 20 Jun 2017 134,694 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 126,471 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 118,087 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)

Fail 21 Jul 2015 118,063 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 108,001 miles

Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 101,188 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 101,188 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

centre rear exhaust corroded

front exhaust mounting broken

Pass 18 Jun 2012 97,824 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

intermediate silencer corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2012 97,824 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

intermediate silencer corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2011 95,388 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 91,655 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 87,949 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 80,969 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 80,113 miles

SRS light on

Pass 3 Sep 2005 75,472 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2005

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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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M27 EYG is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 M27 EYG, 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 M27 EYG registered?

M27 EYG is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 June 1995.

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