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M8 EHT

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

88,119 mi
Last recorded88,119 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM8 EHT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 88,119 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2025 87,113 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 86,149 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 85,856 miles
Fail 18 May 2023 85,850 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 85,809 miles

Corrosion On Exhaust & Suspension Compoments

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 11 Mar 2022 85,792 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Corrosion On Exhaust & Suspension Compoments

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 83,764 miles

brakes steering suspension exhaust and chassis components all corroding

Fail 26 Jan 2021 83,764 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

brakes steering suspension exhaust and chassis components all corroding

Fail 20 Jan 2021 83,745 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise , brakes , steering , suspension , exhaust and chassis components all corroding

Pass 27 Jun 2019 81,694 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 78,830 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 78,830 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 76,239 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 75,745 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 75,146 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 74,950 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2013 74,878 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 May 2012 74,621 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 73,932 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 73,206 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2010 73,204 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 72,498 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 71,869 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2008 71,869 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 71,170 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 70,098 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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M8 EHT is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 M8 EHT, 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 M8 EHT registered?

M8 EHT is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 15 March 1995.

Is M8 EHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for M8 EHT shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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