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M638 MYT

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

94,265 mi
Last recorded94,265 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2018
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM638 MYT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2018 94,265 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 94,256 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 93,498 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear slight brake bind

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre exhaust section outer skin corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2017 93,498 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear slight brake bind

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre exhaust section outer skin corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2015 91,783 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 91,783 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 87,239 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system deteriorated

front strut s noisy / top mounts (offside and nearside)

nearside front tyre low on edges

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

wiper park mechanism deteriorated

Fail 10 Sep 2014 87,239 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system deteriorated

front strut s noisy / top mounts (offside and nearside)

nearside front tyre low on edges

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

wiper park mechanism deteriorated

Pass 6 Jun 2013 84,439 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2012 81,848 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

offside mirror glass poor

szill covers fitted

Pass 11 May 2011 76,997 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 11 May 2011 76,987 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 71,043 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2010 71,043 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 65,602 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 60,517 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 54,155 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 54,155 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 50,128 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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M638 MYT is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 M638 MYT, 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 M638 MYT registered?

M638 MYT is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 8 February 1995.

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