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M7 TFS

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,838 mi
Last recorded92,838 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM7 TFS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 92,838 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2025 88,701 miles

Front brake pads worn

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))

surface corrosion across various suspension steering and brake components

Pass 17 Sep 2024 86,402 miles

Front brake pads worn

slight surface corrosion across various suspension steering and brake components

Fail 17 Sep 2024 86,402 miles

Front brake pads worn

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

slight surface corrosion across various suspension steering and brake components

Pass 4 Sep 2023 84,133 miles

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

Ns front wing is showing signs of corrosion

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2023 84,133 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

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

Ns front wing is showing signs of corrosion

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 81,254 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear sub frame is slightly corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2022 81,253 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tread cracked exposing cord when weight on vehicle (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tread cracked exposing cord when weight on vehicle (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear sub frame is slightly corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2021 79,735 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 78,985 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 78,113 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 75,434 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 74,358 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 72,857 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 72,430 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 72,009 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 71,270 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 68,885 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 68,195 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 67,313 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 67,313 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 66,701 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 65,597 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 65,597 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 64,439 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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M7 TFS is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M7 TFS, 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 M7 TFS registered?

M7 TFS is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 May 1995.

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