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M735 XTM

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

51,546 mi
Last recorded51,546 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2024
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM735 XTM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2024 51,546 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 47,292 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 47,292 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 46,379 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2022 46,379 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 46,063 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 45,460 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 44,817 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 43,786 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 42,698 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 41,141 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2014 39,335 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 May 2013 38,694 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 38,692 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 23 May 2012 38,692 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2011 38,186 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 37,461 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 37,026 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 35,751 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 34,467 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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M735 XTM is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 2,799cc 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 M735 XTM, 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 M735 XTM registered?

M735 XTM is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M735 XTM safe to buy?

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