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M500 ADP

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

47,383 mi
Last recorded47,383 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM500 ADP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 47,383 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 46,118 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2025 46,118 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 45,062 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 44,479 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 43,345 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 42,720 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 42,124 miles

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 41,484 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust system slightly corroded.

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2018 41,444 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust system slightly corroded.

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 40,941 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2017 40,941 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 40,327 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

cracks between tread on both rear tyres

exhaust heat shield corroded on front pipe

outter shell corroded on second from rear silencer

Pass 20 Mar 2015 40,292 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 40,209 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 40,291 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both side sills with covers not fully checked

Pass 30 Jun 2014 40,206 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 40,064 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 39,990 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Mar 2011 39,776 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside front tyre

side sills with covers not fully checked

Pass 6 Jan 2010 38,966 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 37,402 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s front tyre slightly perished

Fail 26 Jan 2009 37,402 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s front tyre slightly perished

Pass 28 Jan 2008 36,753 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2008 36,746 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 36,529 miles

all tyres on limit

Pass 6 Jan 2006 35,114 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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M500 ADP is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 M500 ADP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M500 ADP registered?

M500 ADP is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 3 February 1995.

Is M500 ADP safe to buy?

The MOT history for M500 ADP shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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