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M866 DEU

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Grey Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

103,904 mi
Last recorded103,904 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2022
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM866 DEU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2022 103,904 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Jun 2022 103,904 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Apr 2017 103,243 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside & offside (3.7.B.3)

service brake pedal has little reserve travel

Pass 27 Apr 2016 101,917 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 29 Apr 2015 101,548 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 101,548 miles

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

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

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)

nsr tyrehas split on inside but not deep enough to fail mot

Pass 28 Feb 2014 101,470 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 101,141 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2013 101,141 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2012 101,026 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 101,026 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 99,711 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 94,978 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 92,759 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 92,759 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 88,868 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 85,609 miles

FRONT TYRES WEARING UNEVEN

Pass 11 Jan 2006 79,859 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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M866 DEU is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 M866 DEU, 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 M866 DEU registered?

M866 DEU is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 9 February 1995.

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