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M9 DGH

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

100,915 mi
Last recorded100,915 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM9 DGH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 100,915 miles

Exhaust silencer corroded slightly

Underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 28 Nov 2024 99,975 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system slightly corroded / deteriorated - outer skin & flange bolts

Underside of vehicle coated in under-seal obscuring some components

Fail 28 Nov 2024 99,975 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Exhaust system slightly corroded / deteriorated - outer skin & flange bolts

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

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

Underside of vehicle coated in under-seal obscuring some components

Pass 27 Nov 2023 98,899 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre has outer edge wear

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

centre rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

underbody/suspension components have been coated in waxoyl make full inspection difficult

Pass 30 Nov 2022 97,665 miles

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

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

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

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

centre exhaust box showing signs of corrosion

underbody /suspension components has been coated in waxoyl

Pass 25 Nov 2021 96,494 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre has slight outer edge wear

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

centre exhaust box outer cover corroded

slight oil leak from engine

underside is coated in waxoyl to suspension components springs/brake pipes /etc

Pass 25 Nov 2020 94,874 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre showing signs of outer edge wear

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

Offside Front tyre showing signs of outer edge wear

centre exhaust box corroded

underside is coated in waxoyl to suspension components/springs/brake pipes etc

Pass 27 Nov 2019 93,904 miles

centre exhaust box showing signs of corrosion

Pass 27 Nov 2018 91,751 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes are coated making inspection difficult (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

underside is coated in a substance making inspection difficult and obscuring some components

Pass 4 Dec 2017 90,006 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

rear suspension arms and sub-frame showing signs of corrosion

slight corrosion to metal brake pipes,(been greased)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 88,791 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 86,755 miles

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

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

Various metal brake pipes are coated with grease, making inspection difficult

Various steering / suspension and brake components are slightly corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2014 80,587 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 72,840 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 69,704 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 68,272 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 68,272 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 67,454 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 66,660 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 64,930 miles

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 63,326 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 61,124 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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M9 DGH is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 M9 DGH, 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 M9 DGH registered?

M9 DGH is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 6 June 1995.

Is M9 DGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for M9 DGH shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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