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M739 EFK

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

151,784 mi
Last recorded151,784 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM739 EFK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2026 151,784 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2025 149,495 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 26 Sep 2025 149,495 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 146,021 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 142,901 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 139,273 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 135,627 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2021 135,621 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 132,880 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 128,066 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear exaust deteriorated

Fail 11 Sep 2019 128,066 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear exaust deteriorated

Pass 15 Sep 2018 121,068 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 120,764 miles

Exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2016 115,475 miles

Both rear tyres low on tread.

Chip in windscreen.

Exhaust system deteriorated.

Front brake pads getting low.

Nearside front shock absorber damp.

Power steering pipes damp.

Rear number plate deteriorating.

Fail 12 Aug 2016 115,394 miles

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

Both rear tyres low on tread.

Chip in windscreen.

Exhaust system deteriorated.

Front brake pads getting low.

Nearside front shock absorber damp.

Power steering pipes damp.

Rear number plate deteriorating.

Pass 7 Aug 2015 112,180 miles

Centre exhaust box outer casing corroded.

Chip o/s/f fog light.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak engine.

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

Recent repair to o/s/f floor area.

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Wiper parks any where when turned off.

Fail 1 Aug 2015 112,126 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2014 109,173 miles

Oil leak

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

exhaust system corroded. Not blowing

Fail 5 Aug 2014 109,171 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Centre exhaust box casing corroded. Not blowing.

Oil leak n/s of engine.

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

Fail 25 Jul 2014 109,169 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Centre exhaust box casing corroded. Not blowing.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak n/s of engine.

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

Fail 7 Aug 2013 109,020 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust very rusty

Front antirollbar is rusty and bushes are worn

Front wiperblade split

Fuel lines very rusty at rear

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

noise from Nearside front strut top mount on turning

oil leak under car

Pass 9 Aug 2012 105,991 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust system has surface corrosion throughout.

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2011 103,597 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 102,168 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 102,167 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 100,045 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 97,262 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 97,262 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2007 95,085 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2007 95,085 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Exhaust system severely corroded but not leaking

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

Rear brake ferrules corroding

Pass 4 May 2006 87,913 miles

Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Jun 2005 81,260 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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M739 EFK is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 M739 EFK, 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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M739 EFK is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 January 1995.

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