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E22 GCL

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

39,471 mi
Last recorded39,471 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE22 GCL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 39,471 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 38,703 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 37,247 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 34,924 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 34,790 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 34,358 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 34,357 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 34,320 miles

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 15 Dec 2017 34,320 miles

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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E22 GCL is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 E22 GCL, 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

How do I check the history of E22 GCL?

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What year was E22 GCL registered?

E22 GCL is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is E22 GCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E22 GCL shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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