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M895 XNM

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

158,013 mi
Last recorded158,013 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM895 XNM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 158,013 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2025 157,939 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 154,331 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 149,310 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/16W (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 146,413 miles

Both Front Flexible Brake Hoses Perished

Both Rear Tyres Edges Slightly Worn

Exhaust Corroded

Sill Kit Fitted

Under-tray Fitted - Damp With Oil

Pass 5 Aug 2021 143,714 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 141,888 miles

Both Rear Flexy Brake Hoses Perished

Under-tray Fitted - Underside Damp

Pass 2 Aug 2019 136,676 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 133,829 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 128,885 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 124,623 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 119,935 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 116,637 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 109,981 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 101,749 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 95,405 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 95,215 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 94,005 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 94,000 miles

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

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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M895 XNM is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 M895 XNM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M895 XNM registered?

M895 XNM is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 April 1995.

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