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M592 MYW

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

129,003 mi
Last recorded129,003 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2020
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM592 MYW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2020 129,003 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front wiper slight smear

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted / scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2020 129,003 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front wiper slight smear

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted / scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 127,082 miles

Both rear tyre valve stems deteriated

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front and both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front, nearside rear and front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Handbrake long

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

front wiper poor

Fail 17 Dec 2018 127,082 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Both rear tyre valve stems deteriated

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front and both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front, nearside rear and front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Handbrake long

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

front wiper poor

Pass 13 Dec 2017 124,608 miles

Central EXHAUST BRACKET BROKEN

Front WIPER SLIGHT SMEAR

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 121,830 miles

Front exhaust bracket broken but system still supported

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Dec 2016 121,830 miles

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

Front exhaust bracket broken but system still supported

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Dec 2015 119,244 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

full exhaust system corroded

Fail 17 Dec 2015 119,244 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer joint (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

full exhaust system corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2014 116,847 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/r brake binding slightly. n/s/f top suspension mount starting to split. creaking noise n/s/f.

Fail 15 Dec 2014 116,847 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/r brake binding slightly. n/s/f top suspension mount starting to split. creaking noise n/s/f.

Pass 16 Dec 2013 114,402 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 112,107 miles

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

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

exhaust system deteriorated

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full view to all testable areas

Pass 14 Dec 2011 108,921 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust centre rubber mount broken

exhaust system deteriorated

front brake discs worn & lipped

front tyres getting low on edges

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall perished

offside rear tyre inner sidewall badly scuffed

offside rear tyre nail in tread

Pass 14 Dec 2010 105,804 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

both offside & nearside front shock absorber top mountings (rubber/metal) starting to deteriorate.

sill covers fitted, not allowing full view of all component areas.

Fail 16 Dec 2009 102,970 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

engine oil level on minimum.

sill covers fitted,not allowing full view of all component areas.

Pass 16 Dec 2009 102,970 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

engine oil level on minimum.

sill covers fitted,not allowing full view of all component areas.

Pass 16 Dec 2008 99,964 miles

Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1e)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

centre exhaust mounting rubber perishing.

sill covers fitted, not allowing full view of all areas.

Fail 16 Dec 2008 99,964 miles

Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1e)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

centre exhaust mounting rubber perishing.

sill covers fitted, not allowing full view of all areas.

Pass 19 Dec 2007 98,658 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 97,423 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 95,420 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2005 95,420 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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M592 MYW is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 M592 MYW, 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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M592 MYW is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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