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M764 FUM

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,722 mi
Last recorded72,722 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM764 FUM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 72,722 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 72,383 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Oct 2024 72,383 miles

Central Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 May 2023 71,772 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 70,606 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 68,967 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2021 68,967 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2019 67,574 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 66,001 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 66,001 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 63,073 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 63,017 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 62,994 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 62,676 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Jul 2013 62,676 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 62,666 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 62,666 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2011 62,666 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2011 62,666 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 62,301 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 62,272 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 62,144 miles

Noise on front suspension lock to lock

Pass 4 Oct 2005 61,821 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2005 61,821 miles

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

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

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

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

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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M764 FUM is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M764 FUM, 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 M764 FUM registered?

M764 FUM is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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