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M500 KAG

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2027
Tests23 (22 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.7%

Mileage

98,568 mi
Last recorded98,568 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2026
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM500 KAG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

22 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2026 98,568 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2025 94,801 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 92,404 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 90,370 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 88,456 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 88,452 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 88,176 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 87,765 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 87,374 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 86,612 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 84,962 miles

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

Offside Front Fog lamp not working

Pass 22 Jul 2016 83,779 miles

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

Under tray fitted, obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jul 2015 82,955 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Jul 2014 81,905 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 81,905 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 80,783 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 79,930 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jul 2011 78,922 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 77,310 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 76,316 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 24 Jan 2008 75,031 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 72,764 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 71,024 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 KAG is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.7%.

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 KAG, 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 M500 KAG registered?

M500 KAG is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1995.

Is M500 KAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for M500 KAG shows 23 tests with a 95.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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