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M50 ODY

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

70,257 mi
Last recorded70,257 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM50 ODY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 70,257 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2025 69,920 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 69,889 miles

all four coil springs have corrosion on them

both front wheel bearings have slight play

very mild corrosion on all brake pipes

Pass 17 Jul 2023 69,431 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 68,646 miles

nearside rear tyre tread on 3mm...

Pass 12 Jul 2021 67,975 miles

Long travel on parking brake

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 66,666 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 1 Aug 2019 65,508 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 65,466 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 61,659 miles

Nearside Front washer jet blocked but osf providing sufficient water to clear screen

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear small cut and cracks but no cords expossed

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 57,226 miles

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

Run-out on rear brake discs

Pass 21 Mar 2016 53,458 miles

LONG TRAVEL ON PARKING BRAKE LEVER

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 49,361 miles

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 46,355 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 43,872 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 42,427 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 41,182 miles

long travel on parking brake lever

run-out on rear brakes

Pass 29 Mar 2010 38,818 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 37,174 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 34,686 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 32,877 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 30,624 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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M50 ODY is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 M50 ODY, 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 M50 ODY registered?

M50 ODY is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 18 January 1995.

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