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M556 SNC

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

102,282 mi
Last recorded102,282 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM556 SNC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 102,282 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 102,024 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 101,244 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 98,004 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 92,930 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2022 92,930 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 86,974 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 82,754 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 82,754 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 76,448 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 76,448 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 70,805 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Mar 2018 70,805 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort poor (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 67,088 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 10 Mar 2017 67,088 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s to o/s rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 63,719 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 60,376 miles

offside front and offside rear brake pipes corroded/corroding

both front shock absorbers appear dry and noisy

Pass 11 Mar 2014 54,174 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 49,712 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 48,406 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 46,397 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2011 46,397 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 10 May 2010 46,174 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 45,976 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 45,285 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 44,919 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 43,092 miles

rear fog light works but switch comes apart in hand

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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M556 SNC is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 M556 SNC, 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 M556 SNC?

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What year was M556 SNC registered?

M556 SNC is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 21 April 1995.

Is M556 SNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M556 SNC shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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