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M455 MPF

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Grey Petrol 5987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

53,316 mi
Last recorded53,316 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2022
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM455 MPF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 17 Feb 2022 53,316 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 52,932 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 52,344 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 51,336 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 51,336 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 48,588 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 48,268 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 47,910 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

exhaust corroded/deteriorating

oil leak

under shields fitted

Fail 18 Nov 2015 47,910 miles

oil leak

under shields fitted

exhaust corroded/deteriorating

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 44,127 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 44,119 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

all tyres cracking

Fail 15 Jul 2013 44,035 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 44,035 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 43,273 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 39,159 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 3 May 2012 39,159 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 10 Sep 2010 38,812 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 35,046 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Sep 2009 35,033 miles

Offside Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 31,064 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Jul 2007 29,231 miles

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

Front and rear brake discs corroded. Parking brake travel.

Pass 2 Jul 2007 29,231 miles

Front and rear brake discs corroded. Parking brake travel.

Pass 22 Jun 2006 28,362 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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M455 MPF is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 5,987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 M455 MPF, 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 M455 MPF registered?

M455 MPF is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 23 May 1995.

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