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M565 MVP

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

98,451 mi
Last recorded98,451 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM565 MVP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 98,451 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both rear under vehicle brace mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 17 May 2024 98,106 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 98,106 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 98,074 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

parking brake only just net brake test requirements

Fail 14 Apr 2022 98,074 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

parking brake only just net brake test requirements

Pass 15 Apr 2021 97,337 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2021 97,337 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Aug 2020 97,326 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust system excessively corroded

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point/sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 18 Jul 2017 97,088 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 96,477 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 96,201 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 96,135 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 95,942 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 95,942 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs worn

instrument glass damaged

offside and nearside suspension top mounts perishing

Pass 23 May 2012 95,474 miles

Exaust system corroded.

Fail 18 May 2012 95,456 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exaust system corroded.

Pass 3 Jun 2011 83,568 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 80,476 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 72,050 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 67,124 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 63,495 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 60,564 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 MVP 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 77.3%.

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 M565 MVP, 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 MVP registered?

M565 MVP is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 January 1995.

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