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M286 PDV

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

105,701 mi
Last recorded105,701 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM286 PDV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 105,701 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 104,653 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 102,660 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 20 Nov 2023 102,660 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 99,979 miles

under the vehicle is cover in under seal

Pass 17 Feb 2022 99,216 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 99,214 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 98,862 miles

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

slight oil leak from a component

Pass 22 Aug 2018 98,722 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged both rear hoses ferrels corroded (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2015 98,224 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 97,337 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2014 97,337 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 94,180 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 93,488 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 92,272 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2011 92,272 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 90,700 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 88,121 miles

both rear tyres getting low in center of tread,front brake discs slightly worn,rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2008 87,564 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear no plate starting to delaminate

Pass 27 Jun 2008 87,564 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear no plate starting to delaminate

Pass 13 Apr 2007 77,132 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 77,132 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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M286 PDV is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 M286 PDV, 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 M286 PDV registered?

M286 PDV is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M286 PDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M286 PDV shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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