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M676 XER

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 5987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

81,713 mi
Last recorded81,713 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2020
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM676 XER
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2020 81,713 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 80,781 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Apr 2019 80,780 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 80,201 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 80,173 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 79,815 miles

O/S/F lower arm rear bush contaminated by oil, outside getting soft, no play in arm

O/S/F wheel bearing has slight play

engine misfire

Pass 6 Jul 2016 78,030 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Jul 2015 72,059 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Oil leak

perishing to both front tyres, inner walls ply or cords not exposed .

Pass 15 Jul 2014 71,146 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight cut in offside rear otter tyre wall,ply or cords not exposed

Fail 15 Jul 2014 71,146 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight cut in offside rear otter tyre wall,ply or cords not exposed

Pass 18 Jul 2013 70,340 miles

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Jul 2013 70,340 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 69,433 miles

Rear Air suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 68,785 miles

Offside Rear Air suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Pass 17 May 2010 67,482 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2009 66,618 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 62,042 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 55,839 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 50,839 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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M676 XER is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 5,987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 M676 XER, 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 M676 XER registered?

M676 XER is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 21 March 1995.

Is M676 XER safe to buy?

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