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TAX 480

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

62,365 mi
Last recorded62,365 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAX 480
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 62,365 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2025 62,159 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 61,986 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 31 May 2023 61,929 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 61,799 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2021 61,707 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 61,575 miles

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

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

Fail 26 May 2020 61,575 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

Pass 25 May 2019 61,504 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 61,450 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 61,306 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 61,245 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 61,191 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 61,076 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 60,679 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 60,430 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 60,250 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 59,625 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 58,535 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 57,904 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 56,811 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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TAX 480 is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 TAX 480, 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 TAX 480 registered?

TAX 480 is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 1995.

Is TAX 480 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TAX 480 shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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