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M874 MUV

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

213,335 mi
Last recorded213,335 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM874 MUV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 213,335 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2025 211,684 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2025 211,679 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 210,004 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 207,354 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 203,048 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 200,109 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 199,420 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 196,984 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55r16 96w (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Jul 2019 196,984 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55r16 96w (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 192,632 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both by rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

engine oil leak?

Pass 1 Aug 2017 187,594 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight engine oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2016 175,173 miles

225/55r16 95w

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

exhaust centre section silencer box badly rusted but not blowing

Pass 1 Jul 2015 168,139 miles

centre exhaust rusty

engine oil leak?

front exhaust around mounting rusty

joint between centre and rear exhaust rusty

Pass 4 Jul 2014 160,726 miles

centre exhaust box outer skin worn

Pass 4 Jul 2013 148,387 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 137,232 miles

Centre exhaust section slightly deteriorated

Front tyres on 3mm (225/55 R16 95W)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 131,544 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front link bar cotton real bush split

reverse lamp not working

Pass 23 Jun 2010 126,049 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 106,686 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 95,795 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 80,823 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 54,941 miles
Pass 13 May 2005 44,776 miles
Fail 13 May 2005 44,776 miles

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

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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M874 MUV is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 M874 MUV, 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 M874 MUV registered?

M874 MUV is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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