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M65 LYU

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

37,504 mi
Last recorded37,504 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2024
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM65 LYU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2024 37,504 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Sep 2024 37,504 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 37,410 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 37,318 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 36,759 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 36,463 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 36,173 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 34,886 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 34,458 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 33,503 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 32,578 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2009 31,820 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 30,944 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 30,631 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 30,017 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 30,017 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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M65 LYU is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 M65 LYU, 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 M65 LYU registered?

M65 LYU is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 18 January 1995.

Is M65 LYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M65 LYU shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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