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M500 APP

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

163,651 mi
Last recorded163,651 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2011
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM500 APP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Dec 2011 163,651 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

rear suspension pipes corroding

Pass 28 Dec 2011 163,651 miles

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

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

rear suspension pipes corroding

Pass 30 Mar 2011 161,069 miles

Exhaust pipe/box heat shields heavily corroded and holed.

Front brake pads getting low.

General underbody corrosion.

Many of the suspension and fuel pipes corroded.

Rear brake discs worn.

Rigid brake pipes close to rear flexi-hoses corroded.

Screenwasher jets blocked.

Slight play in n/s front wheel bearing.

Fail 30 Mar 2011 161,069 miles

Exhaust pipe/box heat shields heavily corroded and holed.

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

Front brake pads getting low.

General underbody corrosion.

Many of the suspension and fuel pipes corroded.

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear brake discs worn.

Rigid brake pipes close to rear flexi-hoses corroded.

Screenwasher jets blocked.

Slight play in n/s front wheel bearing.

Pass 8 Apr 2010 157,212 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 148,816 miles

both front tyres tread worn on the edges

Pass 29 Jul 2008 140,615 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 140,614 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 140,270 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 140,270 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 129,526 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 APP is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 APP, 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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M500 APP is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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