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M88 SPY

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,592 mi
Last recorded140,592 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2023
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM88 SPY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2023 140,592 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 10 Nov 2023 140,592 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 136,848 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S Worn on Inner Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 134,326 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 129,606 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 125,856 miles

Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 31 May 2019 125,824 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 May 2018 121,696 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2018 121,696 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 119,179 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (2.5.A.3c)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 111,621 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 103,216 miles

all four tyres worn on edges

date of first use changed from 31/12/1995 on original test to 01/04/1995... v5 document shown to confirm incorrect date on vts device doc ref 5328 921 3213 previous fail of cat missing and emissions readings then incorrect

Fail 20 Nov 2014 103,216 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

all four tyres worn on edges

Pass 19 Sep 2013 94,543 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 17 Sep 2013 94,507 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 89,080 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 89,080 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 83,177 miles

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

front tyres wearing low and uneven

Pass 15 May 2010 77,508 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 76,636 miles

o/s park brake has reduced performance resulting in raised imbalance

Fail 14 May 2008 75,656 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 May 2008 75,656 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 74,894 miles
Fail 26 May 2007 74,878 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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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M88 SPY is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M88 SPY, 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 M88 SPY registered?

M88 SPY is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 April 1995.

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