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M300 MSL

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

97,517 mi
Last recorded97,517 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM300 MSL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 97,517 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 97,370 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 97,223 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 97,076 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 96,997 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 26 Apr 2022 96,997 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2021 96,845 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2020 96,619 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 96,330 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 96,037 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 95,883 miles

Oil leak ()

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 95,551 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 95,165 miles

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

middle exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2014 94,605 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

centre exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2013 93,670 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

exhaust centre section outer casing heavily corroded

sill covers fited

Pass 5 Jan 2012 93,446 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 89,955 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 89,178 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 89,142 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 85,841 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 84,477 miles

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

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

slight oil leak from steering box

slight oil leak from transmission

Pass 27 Jun 2006 82,361 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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M300 MSL is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 M300 MSL, 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 M300 MSL registered?

M300 MSL is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M300 MSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M300 MSL shows 22 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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