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M471 UJM

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,475 mi
Last recorded92,475 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2013
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM471 UJM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2013 92,475 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 92,083 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 91,278 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 86,608 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 86,608 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 81,780 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 81,772 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2008 81,536 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 75,968 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 71,779 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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M471 UJM is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M471 UJM, 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 M471 UJM registered?

M471 UJM is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M471 UJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M471 UJM shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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