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M500 ASB

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

91,828 mi
Last recorded91,828 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM500 ASB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 91,828 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 91,779 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Jun 2022 91,779 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 91,530 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 91,216 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2017 91,206 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 87,332 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 83,198 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2014 73,263 miles

General surfac e corrosion to exhaust system in places.

Large plastic under tray fitted to under side of vehicle in places.Unable to inspect steering and suspension fully.

Testing in wet conditions.

Pass 31 Jan 2013 65,054 miles

slight wear in steering idler

Pass 4 Jan 2012 59,841 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 4 Jan 2011 58,406 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 51,865 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 43,620 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 35,976 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 23,054 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges.

Pass 10 Jan 2006 19,468 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 ASB is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 M500 ASB, 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

How do I check the history of M500 ASB?

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What year was M500 ASB registered?

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

Is M500 ASB safe to buy?

The MOT history for M500 ASB shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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