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M70 ACD

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

125,401 mi
Last recorded125,401 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2024
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM70 ACD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2024 125,401 miles

Both rear flexi brake hose ferrules corroded.

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside front to rear brake pipes corroded at joins with flexi hoses. (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe over rear sub frame corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel pipe over rear sub frame corroded. Centre exhaust box corroded.

Long hand/footbrake travel.

Undertrays fitted. General underside corrosion.

Pass 6 Jul 2023 125,047 miles

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

under tray fitted.sills covered,both front ,rear coil spring ,shock slightly corrode

Fail 5 Jul 2023 125,039 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

under tray fitted.sills covered,both front ,rear coil spring ,shock slightly corrode

Pass 24 May 2021 124,799 miles

Both Sides Sills Covers Fitted.

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

Nearside Rear Under Boots Corroded.

Undersides General Surface Corrosion.

Pass 10 May 2019 123,721 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Sides. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 122,487 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 120,723 miles

Rear exhaust corroding and has been repaired

Pass 2 Feb 2016 116,720 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tires (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust rusty

Fail 1 Feb 2016 116,719 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both boots on the drag link (2.2.C.1c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported center exhaust rubber (7.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tires (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 9 May 2015 115,271 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust corroded

offside front shoc damp

offside rear brake pipe corroded

rear diff damp

Pass 6 Jun 2014 114,095 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r/jacking point missing.exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2013 112,863 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 112,267 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 107,657 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 103,492 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 95,911 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 89,365 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 89,365 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 82,463 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 79,180 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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M70 ACD is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 M70 ACD, 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 M70 ACD registered?

M70 ACD is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 19 April 1995.

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