CarVerify

Free Car Check

M100 GRA

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 2799cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

58,613 mi
Last recorded58,613 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationM100 GRA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2025 58,613 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement play in bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel play in nearside idler arm (2.3 (a) (i))

various suspension components corroding

Pass 11 Dec 2023 58,208 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel around idler arm (2.3 (a) (i))

steering creak on rotation

steering damper leaking

suspension and steering components corroded

Fail 11 Dec 2023 58,208 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel around idler arm (2.3 (a) (i))

steering creak on rotation

steering damper leaking

suspension and steering components corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2022 56,875 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering damper leaking slightly (2.1.5 (a))

various suspension components corroding

Pass 29 Nov 2021 55,030 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

steering damper slight leak

Pass 10 Dec 2020 52,868 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 52,142 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

rear suspension components deteriorated/corroded

Pass 27 Dec 2018 51,483 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both nearside and offside front tyres deteriorated

both nearside and offside rear tyres deteriorated

front and rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 19 Dec 2018 51,482 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture brake fluid leak (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both nearside and offside front tyres deteriorated

both nearside and offside rear tyres deteriorated

front and rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2017 51,353 miles

front outer brake pads 3/4 worn

slight perishing to all tyres

Pass 8 Dec 2016 50,309 miles

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

all tyres perished on sidewalls.

Pass 18 Dec 2015 49,892 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 49,446 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 49,446 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 47,640 miles

rear fuel pipe perished

slight corrosion to front brake discs

slight leak from front steering damper

Pass 5 Dec 2012 46,658 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 46,099 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 21 Dec 2010 45,562 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1e)

surface corrosion to offside front brake disc inner surface

Pass 22 Dec 2009 44,790 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 42,872 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 41,549 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2006 40,885 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Dec 2005 40,203 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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
Full Mercedes-benz Sl reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

M100 GRA is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 M100 GRA, 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 M100 GRA?

You can check the full history of M100 GRA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was M100 GRA registered?

M100 GRA is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 16 June 1995.

Is M100 GRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for M100 GRA shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M100 GRA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on M100 GRA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.