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M5 DWN

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

78,818 mi
Last recorded78,818 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 DWN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 78,818 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 78,451 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 77,932 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 77,572 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 77,090 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 76,473 miles

Differential oil leak

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 75,966 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 12 Mar 2019 75,286 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

diff oil leak

engine oil leaks

exhaust system corroded but not leaking

Fail 12 Mar 2019 75,286 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Center rod (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

diff oil leak

engine oil leaks

exhaust system corroded but not leaking

Pass 7 Mar 2018 74,377 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 72,922 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 71,153 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 68,852 miles

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

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

pas steering pipes getting rusty.

Pass 12 Mar 2014 66,545 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust system getting rusty generally and flange fixing bolts.

handbrake performance out of balance.

Pass 14 Mar 2013 63,708 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 63,553 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 62,402 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear barek dise worn

Pass 13 Oct 2010 51,888 miles

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

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

rear brakes dise woran

Pass 19 Oct 2009 59,649 miles

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

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

nosey top shockabsorers n/s/f

Pass 20 May 2009 55,583 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 51,673 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 May 2007 47,931 miles

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

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

Fail 23 May 2007 47,931 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2006 47,545 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 47,545 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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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M5 DWN is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 M5 DWN, 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 M5 DWN registered?

M5 DWN is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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