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M960 TAW

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,772 mi
Last recorded161,772 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM960 TAW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 161,772 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2025 161,772 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jul 2024 155,896 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2024 155,885 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 153,407 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2023 153,407 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 150,894 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 149,737 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2021 149,737 miles

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 147,084 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 147,084 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Central Undertray likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 143,120 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure brake wires (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure brake wires (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 139,417 miles

Central exhaust mounting corroded off

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

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

front bumper insecure

fuel pipes corroded at rear

suspension arms at rear corroded

Fail 5 Jun 2017 139,411 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Rear registration plate obscured in rear window (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Central exhaust mounting corroded off

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

exhaust system corroded

front bumper insecure

fuel pipes corroded at rear

suspension arms at rear corroded

Fail 4 Dec 2013 135,306 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 135,306 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 127,283 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 118,848 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 118,825 miles

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2010 107,103 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 101,219 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 97,746 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 90,759 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 81,589 miles

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

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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M960 TAW 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 66.7%.

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 M960 TAW, 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 M960 TAW registered?

M960 TAW is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 7 April 1995.

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