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M820 MYH

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

177,242 mi
Last recorded177,242 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2019
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM820 MYH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2019 177,242 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 174,093 miles

oil leak from engine/gearbox

slight play in steering joints

Pass 2 Feb 2018 173,575 miles

n/s and o/s rear brake hoses starting to crack

oil leak from engine and gearbox

slight play in steering joints

Pass 22 Aug 2017 171,911 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Aug 2016 166,623 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

centre and rear exhaust corroded

oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2015 149,730 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

centre exhaust corroded

rear exhaust to centre flange corroded

small chips in windscreen

Pass 17 Jul 2014 135,450 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

centre exhaust corroded

centre to rear exhaust flange corroded

oil leak

small chips in windscreen

Fail 17 Jul 2014 135,449 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

brake pad warning lamp on

centre exhaust corroded

centre to rear exhaust flange corroded

oil leak

small chips in windscreen

Pass 15 Jul 2013 123,734 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

centre exhaust and flange corroded

oil leak

small chips in windscreen

Fail 15 Jul 2013 123,733 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

centre exhaust and flange corroded

oil leak

small chips in windscreen

Pass 24 Jul 2012 117,129 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres slightly perrished

n/s/r brake disc corroded

oil leak

rear exhaust flange corroded

small chips in windscreen

Pass 5 Aug 2011 112,842 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 108,312 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 108,312 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 103,481 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 103,442 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 102,167 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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M820 MYH is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M820 MYH, 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 M820 MYH registered?

M820 MYH is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 2 June 1995.

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