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M585 FNW

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2021
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

100,635 mi
Last recorded100,635 miles
Recorded on17 May 2022
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM585 FNW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Fail 17 May 2022 100,635 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

engine has oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2020 100,252 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 99,849 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 98,419 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 97,101 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 93,789 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 89,189 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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M585 FNW is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 M585 FNW, 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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How do I check the history of M585 FNW?

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What year was M585 FNW registered?

M585 FNW is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M585 FNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M585 FNW shows 7 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.

Does M585 FNW have outstanding finance?

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