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M564 WBH

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

167,494 mi
Last recorded167,494 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM564 WBH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 167,494 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underbody covered with under sealant

Fail 24 Mar 2026 167,406 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Arch corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 167,118 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 165,593 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various brake pipes under vehicle. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge.

Offside Front Inner wing corroded.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2023 165,591 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various brake pipes under vehicle. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge.

Offside Front Inner wing corroded.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 164,897 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various pipes under vehicle. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge.

Offside Front Slight corrosion of inner wing.

Fail 6 Oct 2022 164,897 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various pipes under vehicle. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge.

Offside Front Slight corrosion of inner wing.

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 164,022 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Poor at outer edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing All shock absorbers. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 163,339 miles

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

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 163,329 miles

Central Drag link end ball joint has excessive play Steering link arm, Both ball joints play and gaiters allowing the ingress of dirt etc! (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 161,614 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both rear have several (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 160,072 miles

Both outer track rod end gaiters deteriorated

Front and Rear coil springs corroded

Plastic covers obscuring outer sills

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 12 Apr 2017 157,818 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 152,918 miles

Brake pipes covered in Under-seal

Exhaust poor on joints

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 148,460 miles

Brake pipes coated in paint/underseal not allowing full inspection

Brake pipes corroded

Exhaust system deteriorated

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside front tyre valve perished

Nearside rear tyre valve perished

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Pipe inside nearside front wheel arch corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Apr 2015 148,460 miles

Brake pipes coated in paint/underseal not allowing full inspection

Brake pipes corroded

Exhaust system deteriorated

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside front tyre valve perished

Nearside rear tyre valve perished

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Pipe inside nearside front wheel arch corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Mar 2014 143,949 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2014 143,949 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2013 140,020 miles

centre exhaust in poor condition.

Pass 9 Oct 2012 138,131 miles

Centre exhaust corroded

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 130,822 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 6 Sep 2011 130,820 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 125,230 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 114,586 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2008 104,689 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 93,689 miles

incorrect bolt fitted in nearside front outer roll bar bracket

Pass 2 Oct 2006 85,339 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2006 81,108 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 81,108 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2005 71,524 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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M564 WBH is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 M564 WBH, 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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M564 WBH is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 April 1995.

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