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M860 LNY

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

117,260 mi
Last recorded117,260 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM860 LNY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 117,260 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 116,468 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 116,418 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 113,952 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all four (3.6.B.4d)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both top rubber mounts (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear,towards rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front floorpan corroded,non prescribed area

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floorpan (2.4.A.3)

oil leak

Fail 3 Apr 2018 113,950 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all four (3.6.B.4d)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both top rubber mounts (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear,towards rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front floorpan corroded,non prescribed area

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floorpan (2.4.A.3)

oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2014 109,666 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 106,666 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 103,804 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)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 101,257 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)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Nov 2010 98,988 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 Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 16 Nov 2010 98,988 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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 Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 95,903 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 95,902 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 92,873 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 92,873 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 91,090 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2007 91,052 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 91,052 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2006 90,547 miles

oil leak

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 LNY is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 M860 LNY, 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 LNY registered?

M860 LNY is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 6 April 1995.

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