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M357 TOC

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

60,896 mi
Last recorded60,896 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM357 TOC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 60,896 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear suspension components corroded

undertrays and sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2024 58,067 miles

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

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

rear suspension components corroded

undertray and sill covers fitted

Fail 7 Aug 2024 58,067 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

rear suspension components corroded

undertray and sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Jul 2023 55,187 miles

Coil spring corroded all front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (corrosion) (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 16 May 2022 50,662 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 48,667 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 48,148 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 47,949 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 47,949 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 47,926 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative lights inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

all four tyres are perishing at inner and outer walls

Pass 12 Aug 2016 45,747 miles

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

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)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 41,403 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 38,382 miles

all 4 tyres are perishing around tyre side walls

Pass 8 Aug 2013 34,970 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 34,813 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 34,208 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 33,421 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 32,218 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 31,165 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 30,676 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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M357 TOC is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 M357 TOC, 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 M357 TOC registered?

M357 TOC is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 3 January 1995.

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