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M579 NPF

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

133,366 mi
Last recorded133,366 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2021
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM579 NPF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2021 133,366 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2020 123,430 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under the vehicle (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 130,694 miles

Exhaust bracket corroded

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 129,370 miles

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

Offside Front Indicator lens missing

Pass 13 Feb 2017 126,602 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 123,535 miles

Engine oil level low

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 Feb 2016 123,535 miles

Engine oil level low

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 121,587 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 120,269 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 116,698 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 112,336 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 109,256 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 103,212 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 98,877 miles

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

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 Feb 2008 92,529 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 88,133 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 88,133 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 85,085 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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M579 NPF is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 M579 NPF, 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 M579 NPF registered?

M579 NPF is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 January 1995.

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The MOT history for M579 NPF shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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