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M395 GFG

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests24 (23 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.8%

Mileage

34,579 mi
Last recorded34,579 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM395 GFG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

23 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 34,579 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 33,525 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 31,748 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 30,770 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2022 30,742 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 30,368 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 30,227 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 29,253 miles

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

undertray fitted- obscuring view of some components

Pass 5 Apr 2018 28,273 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 27,539 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 26,705 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 24,947 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 24,495 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 24,279 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 24,267 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 23,973 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 23,973 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 23,579 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 2 Feb 2011 23,576 miles

Centre Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 23,181 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 22,205 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 21,541 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 20,972 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 20,524 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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M395 GFG is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.8%.

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 M395 GFG, 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 M395 GFG registered?

M395 GFG is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 8 February 1995.

Is M395 GFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for M395 GFG shows 24 tests with a 95.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M395 GFG have outstanding finance?

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