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M563 DLL

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,692 mi
Last recorded136,692 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM563 DLL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 136,692 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2026 136,692 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 135,049 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

steering box has seepage

Fail 31 Mar 2025 135,045 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

steering box has seepage

Pass 14 Mar 2024 133,462 miles

Parking brake efficiency just passed at 16%

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2024 133,462 miles

Fuel hose leaking by fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Parking brake efficiency just passed at 16%

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

engine oil level low

Pass 31 Mar 2023 130,982 miles

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 129,642 miles

Part of front number plate insecure

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2022 129,642 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Part of front number plate insecure

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 126,053 miles

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

front number plate damaged

small fuel leak from fuel filter pipe or hose

Pass 27 Mar 2020 125,094 miles

Front number plate damaged

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

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view in zone A swept area within 10mm diameter (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 122,292 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 118,414 miles

Oil leak ()

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

Wiper blade split at ends

Pass 16 Mar 2017 114,899 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

Fail 16 Mar 2017 114,899 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Oil leak ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 111,899 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2015 111,898 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt centre track rod (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Fail 20 May 2014 108,308 miles

Nearside and offside front tyres worn on outer edges

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Plastic cover sills fitted to nearside and offside

Power steering damper cover in oil from steering box

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 20 May 2014 108,308 miles

Nearside and offside front tyres worn on outer edges

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Plastic cover sills fitted to nearside and offside

Power steering damper cover in oil from steering box

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 20 May 2013 106,206 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 104,426 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 101,979 miles

washer bottle insecure under o/s/f wheel arch.

Fail 6 Jul 2011 101,975 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

washer bottle insecure under o/s/f wheel arch.

Fail 7 Jul 2010 100,109 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

vibration from rear, under acceleration

Pass 7 Jul 2010 100,109 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

vibration from rear, under acceleration

Pass 25 Jul 2009 96,558 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside front tyre worn on the inner edge.

offside front tyre worn on inner edge and is wearing on the outer edge.

Pass 5 Apr 2008 89,952 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 85,456 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 84,699 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

excess parking brake lever travel

Pass 20 Nov 2006 84,699 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

excess parking brake lever travel

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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M563 DLL is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 M563 DLL, 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 M563 DLL registered?

M563 DLL is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 June 1995.

Is M563 DLL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M563 DLL shows 30 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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