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M787 UBL

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

76,779 mi
Last recorded76,779 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM787 UBL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 76,779 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Jul 2025 76,779 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/55R16 Pirelli (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 76,339 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2023 76,339 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working ( 382) x 2 (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 75,490 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 74,790 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 74,790 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/55wr16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 May 2018 74,765 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 74,753 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high adjuster broken (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 73,024 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 67,216 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 65,105 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 63,644 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Apr 2013 62,293 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2012 60,864 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2011 59,400 miles

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

all 4 tyres wearing low

Pass 18 Apr 2011 59,400 miles

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

all four tyres wearing low

Pass 23 Apr 2010 57,708 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2009 56,083 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 54,509 miles

Engine oil level on minimum.

Front number plate cracked.

Pass 23 Apr 2007 53,166 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 23 Apr 2007 53,166 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 51,494 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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M787 UBL is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 M787 UBL, 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 M787 UBL registered?

M787 UBL is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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The MOT history for M787 UBL shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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