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M377 CLY

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

141,912 mi
Last recorded141,912 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2024
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM377 CLY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2024 141,912 miles

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

Exhaust Corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2023 141,410 miles

rear tyres perrished

Pass 12 Feb 2022 140,169 miles

parking brake efficiency only 18% legal minimum 16% parking brake may require repair or adjustment

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2021 139,547 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 137,712 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 135,475 miles

Engine leaking oil

Fuel cap seal is perishing

Steering box is wet with fluid

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 20 Feb 2019 135,467 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment pedal goes to the floor (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade smears (3.4 (b) (ii))

Both rear tyres worn near to the legal wear limits... 225/55x16

Both rear tyres worn smooth on the shoulder areas

Engine leaking oil

Fuel cap seal is perishing

Steering box is wet with fluid

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 131,603 miles

ALL tyres worn smooth on the shoulder areas

Fuel cap sealing washer is perishing

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 27 Feb 2017 129,378 miles

Offside front and nearside front suspension strut upper mounting bushes are splitting

Propshaft front rubber coupling is badly deteriorating

Pass 30 Mar 2016 125,817 miles

Both rear tyres are worn on shoulders

Fuel cap sealing washer is deteriorating

Pass 26 Mar 2015 122,255 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated to the limits.

Offside front tyre worn smooth on outer shoulder.

Pass 15 Feb 2014 119,263 miles

2nd silencer in from the rear, outer skin corroding.

Nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey.

Pass 27 Sep 2012 116,638 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer deteriorating. ( near to limits )

Pass 7 Apr 2011 109,718 miles

Both rear tyres are worn smooth on shoulders.

Nearside front tyre worn low on inner tread band. ( worn through to 2nd layer of rubber )

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing.

Pass 23 Jan 2010 105,584 miles

Exhaust silencer, 2nd in from rear, outer skin corroding and joint to rear silencer also corroding.

Offside rear nearing wear bars.

Pass 3 Dec 2008 103,132 miles

o/s & n/s front suspension top mountings cracked.

Pass 13 Dec 2007 102,077 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 99,888 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2005 90,090 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 23 Nov 2005 90,090 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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M377 CLY is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 M377 CLY, 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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M377 CLY is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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