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11 GJD

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2023
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

69,850 mi
Last recorded69,850 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2022
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration11 GJD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 2 Sep 2022 69,850 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 68,845 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 68,525 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 67,859 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 66,492 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 60,928 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 59,110 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 57,261 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 54,604 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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11 GJD is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 79,403 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 11 GJD, 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 29 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 11 GJD registered?

11 GJD is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 27 February 1997.

Is 11 GJD safe to buy?

The MOT history for 11 GJD shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 11 GJD have outstanding finance?

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