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M766 WEO

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

137,757 mi
Last recorded137,757 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM766 WEO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,987cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 137,757 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2024 137,708 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 137,654 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 135,488 miles
Fail 19 May 2022 135,488 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 135,410 miles

slight oil leak from gearbox

Pass 13 Sep 2019 135,393 miles

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

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

slight oil leak from gearbox

Fail 27 Aug 2019 135,372 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

engine misfiring

Pass 25 Aug 2018 126,295 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 126,294 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 121,945 miles

sills covered

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion arch/sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion arch/sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 21 Aug 2017 121,912 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion arch/sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion arch/sill (6.1.B.2)

sills covered

Pass 25 Aug 2016 119,516 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 115,718 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 111,291 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic sill covers

Fail 18 Aug 2014 111,154 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

plastic sill covers

Pass 31 Jul 2013 105,434 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2012 102,035 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 97,835 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2011 97,835 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 92,495 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 92,417 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

all exhaust heat shields rusty

drivers door window fails to operate,

Pass 24 Jul 2007 90,023 miles

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/o/s/rear brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2006 89,942 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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M766 WEO is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 M766 WEO, 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 M766 WEO registered?

M766 WEO is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 20 March 1995.

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