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M500 RGW

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Grey Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

143,745 mi
Last recorded143,745 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM500 RGW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 143,745 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2026 143,458 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 143,434 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 143,434 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 143,019 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 142,303 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 141,976 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 140,461 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 137,899 miles

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

Front both front tyres starting to perish

Fail 10 Aug 2015 137,882 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres starting to perish

Pass 12 Sep 2013 137,815 miles

offside front tyre has damage to sidewall

Fail 30 Aug 2013 137,815 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

offside front tyre has damage to sidewall

Pass 23 Aug 2012 137,759 miles

Oil leak

offside front tyre has damage to edge of tread

Pass 23 Aug 2011 137,693 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 137,692 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 135,244 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 130,853 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 7 Jul 2009 130,853 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 128,960 miles

N/S/F washer jet poor

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 128,927 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 128,915 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 RGW is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 RGW, 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 RGW registered?

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

Is M500 RGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M500 RGW shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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