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GJI 967

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

91,453 mi
Last recorded91,453 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJI 967
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 3 Feb 2026 91,453 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 90,945 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 89,877 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 88,587 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 87,879 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 87,208 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 87,179 miles

some rust in underbody

Pass 25 Jul 2017 86,965 miles

corrosion in underbody , brake pipes , shocks etc

Pass 25 Jul 2016 86,743 miles

some rust in brake pipes

Pass 24 Jul 2015 86,366 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 85,243 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 82,583 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 80,302 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 78,879 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 75,340 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 74,270 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust box outter skin starting to deteriorate

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coolant leak

Pass 12 May 2008 72,064 miles

slight play in n/s/f road wheel

Pass 30 Apr 2007 70,750 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 67,222 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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GJI 967 is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 89,214 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 GJI 967, 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 32 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GJI 967 registered?

GJI 967 is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is GJI 967 safe to buy?

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