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M775 FUB

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

155,269 mi
Last recorded155,269 miles
Recorded on10 May 2016
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM775 FUB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2016 155,269 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

all 4 tyres age cracked

oil leak

Fail 3 May 2016 155,269 miles

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

Offside Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

all 4 tyres age cracked

oil leak

Pass 6 May 2015 152,068 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 151,781 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 151,553 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 151,482 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 151,426 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 151,426 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fail 12 Mar 2010 151,402 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 146,039 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 136,850 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 130,764 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 123,076 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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M775 FUB is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 M775 FUB, 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 M775 FUB registered?

M775 FUB is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 7 April 1995.

Is M775 FUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for M775 FUB shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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