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M500 REC

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM500 REC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2023
Pass 8 Jul 2022
Pass 29 Jun 2021 148,612 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 146,293 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 140,366 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 134,017 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play offside nearside front (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 22 Jun 2016 134,017 miles

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint offside nearside front wishbone ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play offside nearside front (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 May 2015 131,636 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

general corrosion noticed and adviced

nearside front and offside front slight play in steering system

Pass 5 May 2014 131,546 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2014 131,545 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 9 Jan 2014 131,545 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 130,039 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 127,207 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 122,494 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 120,037 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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 15 Sep 2008 112,217 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 110,258 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 105,874 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 REC is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 REC, 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 REC registered?

M500 REC is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 10 October 1995.

Is M500 REC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M500 REC shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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