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M860 AWX

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

89,145 mi
Last recorded89,145 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM860 AWX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 89,145 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 86,912 miles

Front Suspension top mounts beginning to perish

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

Fail 27 Mar 2025 86,912 miles

Front Suspension top mounts beginning to perish

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 May 2024 85,758 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2024 85,757 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. Not adjusting in backwards direction (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Passenger's seat with a defective structure Rear seats incomplete. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Main steering arm to Steering box arm. Play felt through N/F wheel (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fractured Cracked on previous repair (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front No effort from washer jet. Sufficient fluid to screen from O/F jet

Pass 28 Mar 2023 84,190 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 83,931 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 82,541 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 May 2019 82,540 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2018 79,780 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 79,161 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 75,502 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 71,851 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 68,993 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 68,683 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 68,683 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 67,276 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 66,308 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 64,982 miles

Offside handbrake efficiency slightly low

Pass 3 Jun 2008 63,367 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 61,834 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 60,985 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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M860 AWX is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 M860 AWX, 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 M860 AWX registered?

M860 AWX is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 19 April 1995.

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