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M565 ECV

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

73,048 mi
Last recorded73,048 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM565 ECV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 73,048 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 72,966 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 72,712 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 72,437 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 72,299 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2020 72,299 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2019 70,842 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 70,709 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 70,085 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Oct 2015 68,752 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 68,752 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 66,782 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 64,112 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 64,012 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 64,032 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 62,951 miles

o/s/f strut top bearing noisey on lock to lock

Pass 29 Dec 2008 56,223 miles

Both rear tyres worn low on inner edge

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 52,012 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 52,012 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

Pass 25 Aug 2006 48,570 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2005 43,813 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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M565 ECV is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 M565 ECV, 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 M565 ECV registered?

M565 ECV is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 10 March 1995.

Is M565 ECV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M565 ECV shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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