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M685 TMG

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

53,012 mi
Last recorded53,012 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM685 TMG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2026 53,012 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2025 52,456 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 52,040 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 51,625 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 51,360 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 50,723 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 50,470 miles

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

Rear suspension components corroded

exhaust system corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2019 49,629 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2019 49,629 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 49,435 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 49,272 miles

advise brakes,sterring,suspension and exhaust components all corroding

advise front screen chipped

Pass 30 Mar 2015 49,052 miles

advise all suspension coil springs corroding

advise front screen chipped

advise parking brake starting to operate out of balance

Pass 19 Mar 2014 48,578 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise brakes steering suspension and exhaust components

advise front screen chipped

advise hand brake travel high

Pass 4 Apr 2013 48,274 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise brakes,steering,suspension and exhaust components all corroding

advise near side rear suspension-wheel bearing has some movement

advise parking brake requires some adjustment

Pass 28 Mar 2012 47,791 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 46,909 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 46,443 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 45,896 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 45,021 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 45,021 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 44,207 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 43,057 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 43,057 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

front brake discs worn

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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M685 TMG is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 M685 TMG, 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 M685 TMG registered?

M685 TMG is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 9 January 1995.

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