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M434 EHW

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

120,226 mi
Last recorded120,226 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM434 EHW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 120,226 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 119,945 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and o/s/f inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Apr 2024 119,944 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment inner joint/linkage (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and o/s/f inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 119,605 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 119,013 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 118,596 miles

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

exhaust system is very rusty

Pass 23 Jun 2020 118,075 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 117,664 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 116,692 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 115,061 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 114,562 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 112,993 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 112,307 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 111,197 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 111,189 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 107,674 miles

slight deterioration rear no plate

Pass 6 May 2011 104,110 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 103,140 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2009 102,183 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 101,009 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 101,009 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 May 2007 95,027 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 89,868 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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M434 EHW is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 M434 EHW, 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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M434 EHW is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 May 1995.

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