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M414 CLY

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

118,896 mi
Last recorded118,896 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM414 CLY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 118,896 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 118,094 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 117,891 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 117,891 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2016 114,339 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 113,148 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 113,148 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 113,144 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 110,813 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 104,105 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 102,916 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 96,995 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 91,222 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 85,777 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 81,533 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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M414 CLY is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 M414 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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What year was M414 CLY registered?

M414 CLY is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M414 CLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for M414 CLY shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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