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M749 XNK

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

133,070 mi
Last recorded133,070 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM749 XNK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 133,070 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2025 133,070 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 132,665 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2024 132,660 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Service brake excessively binding both rear park brakes (1.2.1 (f))

n/s/f shock creaking/clicking when steering turned

Fail 5 Oct 2023 132,649 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 138,725 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 138,725 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 138,000 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 128,705 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 125,986 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 123,504 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 122,279 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 121,132 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 118,229 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 May 2012 118,229 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 116,339 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 113,697 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2008 108,995 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 108,955 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 103,618 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 98,371 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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M749 XNK is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M749 XNK, 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 M749 XNK registered?

M749 XNK is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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