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M608 DEW

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

43,289 mi
Last recorded43,289 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM608 DEW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 31 Mar 2026 43,289 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 42,187 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 41,426 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 41,238 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 40,569 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 39,666 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 38,511 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 38,142 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2018 37,494 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2017 36,959 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 35,565 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 34,874 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 33,612 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 32,078 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 31,328 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 29,422 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 25,432 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2009 24,895 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 23,299 miles

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

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

o/s rear tyre perishing

Pass 12 May 2006 22,939 miles

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

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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M608 DEW is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 M608 DEW, 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 M608 DEW registered?

M608 DEW is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 10 January 1995.

Is M608 DEW safe to buy?

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