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M39 AAR

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

149,677 mi
Last recorded149,677 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2019
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM39 AAR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2019 149,677 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2019 149,666 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 129,158 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

oil leak

Fail 23 Jan 2018 129,152 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush top mount (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush top mount (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking steel brake pipe (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

oil leak

Fail 23 Jan 2018 129,146 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 110,216 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 96,719 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 78,929 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 7 Feb 2014 69,211 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

Pass 15 Feb 2013 64,382 miles

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 18 Oct 2011 58,579 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 56,369 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 54,686 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 53,668 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 53,668 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 50,930 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 49,875 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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M39 AAR is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M39 AAR, 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 M39 AAR registered?

M39 AAR is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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