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M966 CEY

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

76,270 mi
Last recorded76,270 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM966 CEY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 76,270 miles

Front + Rear Suspension Components Corroded

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 76,213 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2022 76,213 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Lower fog lamp inop

Pass 10 Jul 2020 76,198 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 76,125 miles

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 2 Jun 2017 76,122 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 75,973 miles

centre exhaust deteriorated

Pass 1 Jun 2015 75,000 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 75,000 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2014 75,642 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 75,306 miles

rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 2 May 2013 75,306 miles

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

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 9 May 2012 74,958 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 4 Mar 2011 74,743 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 74,308 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 72,365 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 69,021 miles

1.Boot area not checked properly due to boot trim †2.Exhaust corroding †3.Brake & fuel pipes corroding not checked properly due to protective coating & above covers †4.Brake pads not checked †5.Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 69,021 miles

1.Boot area not checked properly due to boot trim †2.Exhaust corroding †3.Brake & fuel pipes corroding not checked properly due to protective coating & above covers †4.Brake pads not checked †5.Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 28 Mar 2007 68,490 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 68,484 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 68,085 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 65,597 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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M966 CEY is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 M966 CEY, 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 M966 CEY registered?

M966 CEY is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 14 March 1995.

Is M966 CEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for M966 CEY shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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