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M58 HSU

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

118,910 mi
Last recorded118,910 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM58 HSU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2026 118,910 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2026 118,908 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on an air braking system (1.1.12 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2025 118,447 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

undersealed

Pass 9 Jul 2024 117,609 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust system deteriorated

general suspension corrosion

Pass 16 Sep 2013 114,744 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

front bumper and grille damaged

rear tyres worn inner edges

Pass 22 Mar 2010 112,447 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 111,217 miles

both rear tyres are cracking on the sidewall

Fail 16 Jan 2009 111,217 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres are cracking on the sidewall

Pass 14 Nov 2007 110,158 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 110,158 miles

Nearside Front Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 109,029 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 109,028 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 system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

oil leak

Fail 27 Sep 2006 109,028 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Oil leak

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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M58 HSU is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 M58 HSU, 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 M58 HSU registered?

M58 HSU is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 10 February 1995.

Is M58 HSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M58 HSU shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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