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M948 YSL

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

96,842 mi
Last recorded96,842 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM948 YSL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 96,842 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 96,414 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 96,321 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 95,252 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective rubbers split (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All x 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 95,240 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 95,196 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 95,062 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2020 95,062 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 94,762 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 94,762 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 94,321 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 93,844 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 93,844 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 93,542 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 93,092 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 92,827 miles

Exhaust system excessively corroded

Fail 17 Apr 2014 92,827 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust system excessively corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2013 92,600 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 92,381 miles

Exhaust centre silencer heat shield insecure

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside windscreen washer : only one jet working

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 92,381 miles

Exhaust centre silencer heat shield insecure

Offside windscreen washer : only one jet working

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 91,570 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 90,899 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 89,833 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 88,080 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 88,080 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 87,117 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 85,990 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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M948 YSL is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 M948 YSL, 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 M948 YSL registered?

M948 YSL is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 18 May 1995.

Is M948 YSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M948 YSL shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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