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M909 FUM

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

105,749 mi
Last recorded105,749 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2024
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM909 FUM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2024 105,749 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 103,337 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 99,441 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 98,034 miles

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

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

Offside Front arch starting corrode

all suspension components corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2020 98,034 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front arch starting corrode

all suspension components corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2019 96,953 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all suspension componets corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2019 96,953 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all suspension componets corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2018 93,228 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 89,945 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2016 87,708 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 82,179 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front suspension top mounts detriorated on both sides

Pass 28 Mar 2014 79,099 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2012 74,017 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Dec 2012 74,017 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in offside front tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Oct 2011 69,771 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

slight distorsion on nearside front brake

wiper blade has small split on end

Pass 19 Oct 2011 69,771 miles

slight distorsion on nearside front brake

wiper blade has small split on end

Pass 20 Oct 2010 68,914 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Oct 2010 68,914 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 67,844 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

cracks in exhaust rubber mounts

Pass 23 May 2009 67,292 miles

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Fail 23 May 2009 67,292 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 22 May 2008 66,945 miles

n/s/f tyre cracked on side wall

Pass 30 May 2007 65,840 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Fail 30 May 2007 65,840 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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M909 FUM is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 M909 FUM, 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 M909 FUM registered?

M909 FUM is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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