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M844 VJL

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

78,913 mi
Last recorded78,913 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2026
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM844 VJL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2026 78,913 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 77,360 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 77,014 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 76,669 miles

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2016 76,194 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 75,366 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 72,031 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 70,198 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 69,518 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 69,518 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 12 May 2009 63,849 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 10 Sep 2007 61,447 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 61,447 miles

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

Front number plate starting to deteriorate

Leak from the screenwashers

Pass 6 Sep 2006 57,797 miles

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

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

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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M844 VJL is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,799cc 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 M844 VJL, 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 M844 VJL registered?

M844 VJL is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 January 1995.

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The MOT history for M844 VJL shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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