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M369 PDV

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

131,274 mi
Last recorded131,274 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2024
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM369 PDV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2024 131,274 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 130,451 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 126,569 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 126,540 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017

all 4 tyres cracked on side walls

Pass 15 Nov 2016 124,860 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 123,745 miles

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

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

both front tyre outer edges of treads starting to crack

Fail 20 Oct 2015 123,745 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

both front tyre outer edges of treads starting to crack

Pass 5 Nov 2014 122,247 miles

near/side and off/side front top shockabsorber rubber mounts perished

Fail 4 Nov 2014 122,244 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

near/side and off/side front top shockabsorber rubber mounts perished

Pass 23 Oct 2013 121,133 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 119,956 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 117,619 miles

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

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

both rear of front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

both rear tyre treads worn around edges

cut in off/side front tyre outer side wall

Pass 16 Aug 2010 113,707 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 109,051 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Aug 2008 106,829 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 5 Aug 2008 106,820 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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 1 Aug 2007 103,119 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 101,070 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2005 96,533 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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M369 PDV is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,973cc 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 M369 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 M369 PDV registered?

M369 PDV is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 16 January 1995.

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