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M985 EGC

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

100,535 mi
Last recorded100,535 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM985 EGC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 100,535 miles

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle components rusty

Pass 14 Jun 2024 100,508 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 99,840 miles

Central Rear Corrosion on outer skin of rear silencer

Pass 21 Apr 2022 99,688 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust outer skin rusty and peeling

Pass 25 Feb 2021 99,246 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 98,214 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 98,171 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 97,992 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 96,751 miles

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

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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M985 EGC is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M985 EGC, 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 M985 EGC registered?

M985 EGC is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 29 March 1995.

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The MOT history for M985 EGC shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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