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M387 UYB

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

168,462 mi
Last recorded168,462 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2019
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM387 UYB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2019 168,462 miles

Fuel pipes over rear axle slightly corroded

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

Nearside rear tyre slightly wearing on inside edge

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

Rear exhaust rubber broken but exhaust is supported elsewhere

Fail 16 Jul 2019 168,462 miles

Fuel pipes over rear axle slightly corroded

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

Nearside rear tyre slightly wearing on inside edge

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust rubber broken but exhaust is supported elsewhere

Pass 11 Sep 2018 167,215 miles

Fuel pipes over rear axle slightly corroded

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear coil springs slightly corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2017 163,724 miles

Fuel pipes over rear axle slightly corroded

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

•rear coil springs slightly corroded

Pass 29 Feb 2016 158,826 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear coil springs slightly corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2015 154,023 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 27 Mar 2014 147,131 miles

Both rear suspension coil springs slightly corroded

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

Fail 27 Mar 2014 147,131 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both rear suspension coil springs slightly corroded

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 28 Feb 2013 144,494 miles

Both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Both rear coil springs slightly corroded

Exhaust system slightly detriorated

Fail 9 Mar 2012 138,149 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 138,149 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 131,165 miles

Both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Front tyres wearing slightly on edges

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 126,293 miles

Nearside Rear 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 1 Oct 2008 121,703 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 116,968 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2006 110,366 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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M387 UYB is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 M387 UYB, 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 M387 UYB registered?

M387 UYB is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 February 1995.

Is M387 UYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for M387 UYB shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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