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M829 MFP

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

157,852 mi
Last recorded157,852 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2019
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM829 MFP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2019 157,852 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 157,062 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 156,432 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 155,052 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 153,360 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 152,334 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 147,949 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust corroded

exhaust mount missing

off side rear wheel binding slightly

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

slight play front wheels

slight under body corrosion

tryes worn on inner edges

Pass 24 Aug 2010 145,058 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 145,058 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust centre box outer skin coming away/front and rear tyres worn low on inner edges/ engine under tray fitted/

Pass 24 Aug 2009 139,528 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

steering colom and engine under tray fitted/exhaust corroded but not blowing

Pass 15 Aug 2008 133,435 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 133,434 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front and rear no plates supplied. both front indicators just meet min colour requirements. engine under tray fitted. sill side skirts fitted.

o/s rear tyre side wall perished.

Pass 20 Aug 2007 128,787 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 125,237 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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M829 MFP is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 M829 MFP, 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 M829 MFP registered?

M829 MFP is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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