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M101 GGJ

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

123,526 mi
Last recorded123,526 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM101 GGJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 123,526 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 123,165 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 122,944 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2022 122,943 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 122,800 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 120,948 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 119,847 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 May 2017 117,917 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 116,628 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 116,037 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 111,059 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 104,557 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 99,043 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 93,636 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 88,697 miles

air bag warning light on

Pass 14 Sep 2009 82,591 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 75,112 miles

centre exhaust/rear corroding...

front brake discs lipped....

front brake pads getting low....

Pass 11 Sep 2007 67,833 miles

front brake discs lipped....

general light under body corrosion...

n/s screen washer not working, drivers adjusted to compensate..

rear exhaust join flanges corroded...

Fail 11 Sep 2007 67,833 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs lipped....

general light under body corrosion...

n/s screen washer not working, drivers adjusted to compensate..

rear exhaust join flanges corroded...

Pass 11 Sep 2006 59,680 miles

rear exhaust flanges corroded...

wiper smears...

Pass 12 Sep 2005 52,722 miles

Front brake pads on wear limit

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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M101 GGJ is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 M101 GGJ, 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 M101 GGJ registered?

M101 GGJ is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 26 October 1994.

Is M101 GGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for M101 GGJ shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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