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M891 TDB

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

61,189 mi
Last recorded61,189 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM891 TDB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 61,189 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 6 May 2025 61,189 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 61,100 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2023 61,100 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 60,450 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2022 60,450 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 59,073 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 58,157 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2020 58,136 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 57,026 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 56,227 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material surface corrosion into flex (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 55,795 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 55,473 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 54,609 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 53,975 miles

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

n/s/f tyre outer wall slightly scuffed

Pass 8 Aug 2013 53,035 miles

Exhaust getting weak

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Aug 2013 53,623 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise water leak engine bay areas

Pass 9 Jun 2009 52,855 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 52,500 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 May 2007 51,463 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 50,018 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 50,016 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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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M891 TDB is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 M891 TDB, 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 M891 TDB registered?

M891 TDB is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 January 1995.

Is M891 TDB safe to buy?

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