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M604 VAU

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

79,771 mi
Last recorded79,771 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2025
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM604 VAU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2025 79,771 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 78,913 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 77,855 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 76,268 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 74,051 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 73,661 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 69,794 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 68,343 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 65,557 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 7 Aug 2012 65,554 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 64,083 miles

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2010 63,777 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2009 63,377 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 63,150 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 62,500 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 59,596 miles

Oil leak

o/s/f headlight advisory stone chip

Fail 23 Aug 2006 59,596 miles

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

Oil leak

o/s/f headlight advisory stone chip

Pass 15 Aug 2005 55,621 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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M604 VAU is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 M604 VAU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M604 VAU registered?

M604 VAU is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 September 1995.

Is M604 VAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M604 VAU shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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