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GGM 95V

1979 Mercedes-benz Sl

Brown Petrol 4520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,803 mi
Last recorded139,803 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2014
Typical for 1979 Mercedes-benz Sl94,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGGM 95V
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1979
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,520cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2014 139,803 miles

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

Oil leak

front subframe mountings worn

n/s/f seat runner worn

n/s/r brake sticking slightly

rear axle area coated in underseal brake pipes + chassis areas coated in underseal

slight blow front exhaust

Pass 18 Apr 2013 139,640 miles

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

Oil leak

both rear brake sticking slightly

front subframe mountings worn

n/s/f seat runners slight worn

o/s/f brake sticking slightly

rear axle area coated in underseal brake pipes + chassis area coated

slight blow front exhaust

Pass 26 Mar 2012 139,266 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

all centre and rear brake pipes coverd in under seal

n/s lower seat slight movment at runners

n/s/r brakes sticking slightly

o/s/f brakes sticking slightly

slight play found at wheels through steering

Fail 20 Mar 2012 139,259 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

all centre and rear brake pipes coverd in under seal

n/s lower seat slight movment at runners

n/s/r brakes sticking slightly

o/s/f brakes sticking slightly

slight play found at wheels through steering

Pass 25 Mar 2011 138,419 miles

Oil leak

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed covering brake pipes etc

Pass 1 Apr 2010 137,923 miles

underseal on underside of vehicle + on brake pipes

Pass 20 Apr 2009 137,520 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 137,513 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 136,720 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 135,644 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 135,644 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2006 134,695 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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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GGM 95V is a 1979 Mercedes-benz Sl in Brown with a 4,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1979 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 94,606 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 GGM 95V, 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 47 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GGM 95V registered?

GGM 95V is a 1979 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 16 August 1979.

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