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V258 LGT

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

100,813 mi
Last recorded100,813 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV258 LGT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 100,813 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Jun 2026 100,808 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to nearside rear brake flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to offside rear brake flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 100,535 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

slight oil leak of engine

Pass 30 May 2017 99,571 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 98,066 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 96,154 miles

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

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

sill covers fitted

Pass 8 May 2014 92,817 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 91,767 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 89,735 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 86,734 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 84,174 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 79,291 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 78,379 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 75,798 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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V258 LGT is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 V258 LGT, 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 V258 LGT registered?

V258 LGT is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is V258 LGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for V258 LGT shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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