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M600 HLP

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 5973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

115,163 mi
Last recorded115,163 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM600 HLP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,973cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 115,163 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 114,077 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2024 114,077 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 113,300 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at rear flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 111,908 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 109,716 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 106,783 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 102,524 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber cover insecure

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

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

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

windscreen wiper only working on fast speed

Fail 17 Jun 2019 102,524 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front shock absorber cover insecure

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

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

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

windscreen wiper only working on fast speed

Pass 22 Jun 2018 97,120 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2018 97,104 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension pipe leaking pipe to leveling valve (5.3.5 (c))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn shock bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 93,429 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 87,836 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 86,826 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 86,088 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 85,182 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 84,188 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 80,916 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 80,572 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 80,015 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 80,013 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Rear Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

inner bush front suspension joint has slight play ina pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing [ 2:5;B;ia]

Pass 3 Jun 2008 79,537 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 79,537 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 79,236 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 78,477 miles

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

slight leak from leveling unit

Pass 5 Dec 2005 77,205 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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M600 HLP is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 5,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 M600 HLP, 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 M600 HLP registered?

M600 HLP is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 January 1995.

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The MOT history for M600 HLP shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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