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M801 EGC

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

43,770 mi
Last recorded43,770 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM801 EGC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 43,770 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2026 43,760 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 43,674 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2024 43,674 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 43,664 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 43,591 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust heatshields on down pipes deteriorated

Fail 5 Jul 2022 43,591 miles

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust heatshields on down pipes deteriorated

Pass 20 Jul 2021 43,417 miles

heat shields on down pipes corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2021 43,417 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

heat shields on down pipes corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2020 43,372 miles

Offside Rear wheel binding

Pass 1 Aug 2019 42,635 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 42,620 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 42,474 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 42,473 miles

front brake excessively fluctuating nearside & offside (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 41,739 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 41,537 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 40,895 miles

o/s rear handbrake reading low.

Fail 31 Jan 2014 40,895 miles

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

o/s rear handbrake reading low.

Pass 14 Jan 2013 39,684 miles

/s front fog lamp in-op.

fog lamp switch stiff to operate.

Fail 14 Jan 2013 39,684 miles

/s front fog lamp in-op.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

fog lamp switch stiff to operate.

Pass 7 Jan 2012 39,089 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 38,038 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

o/s and n/s front brake imbalance.

Pass 18 Aug 2009 36,038 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Jun 2008 33,771 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 30,134 miles

both front wheel bearings have slight play

front brake discs are lipped and discoloured

rear brake discs linned and discoloured

Fail 25 Apr 2007 30,134 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front wheel bearings have slight play

front brake discs are lipped and discoloured

rear brake discs linned and discoloured

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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M801 EGC is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 M801 EGC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M801 EGC registered?

M801 EGC is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M801 EGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M801 EGC shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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