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M3 DHL

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

45,566 mi
Last recorded45,566 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2026
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 DHL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2026 45,566 miles

General underbody and suspension corrosion

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Sep 2026 45,566 miles

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

General underbody and suspension corrosion

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 45,383 miles

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 7 May 2024 44,744 miles

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 May 2024 44,744 miles

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 44,708 miles

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2022 44,218 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 44,182 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 43,594 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 42,852 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 41,198 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 39,463 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust rusty/corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2016 37,469 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 35,043 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 33,619 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 31,994 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 30,822 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 29,485 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 28,003 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 26,243 miles

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

O/S/F lower balljoint creaking.

Pass 11 Jan 2008 23,952 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 21,980 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 16,263 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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M3 DHL is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 M3 DHL, 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 M3 DHL registered?

M3 DHL is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 19 May 1995.

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