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M19 GJT

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2023
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

131,448 mi
Last recorded131,448 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2022
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM19 GJT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2022 131,448 miles

nearside and and offside front and rear floor pans and jacking points very rusty and corroded

nearside and offside rear coil springs corroded

nearside and offside rear shock absorbers corroded

nearside front alloy wheel slightly dented and damaged and has been repaired

nearside rear brake pipe to flex hose slightly corroded

offside front brake pipe to flex hose slightly corroded

offside rear tyre perished and cracking

rear sub frame and all rear suspension arms and mounting points very rusty and corroded

Fail 21 Apr 2022 131,445 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch by anti roll bar (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nearside and offside rear coil springs corroded

nearside and offside rear shock absorbers corroded

nearside rear brake pipe to flex hose slightly corroded

offside front brake pipe to flex hose slightly corroded

rear sub frame corroded and all rear suspension am mounting points

slight oil leak on engine

very rusty and corroded around nearside and offside front and rear floor pans/jacking points

Fail 25 Mar 2022 131,436 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear shoscabsorber carroded

Offside Rear shockabsorber carroded

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 131,036 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2019 131,036 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 130,968 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 130,948 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2017 130,932 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's seat insecure drivers seat base insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor corroded within 30cm of drivers seat mounting point (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box joint (7.1.2)

Rear Fuel pipe excessively damaged excessively corroded. (7.2.2)

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

Nearside Front hole in inner wing not effecting vehicle structure.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak engine and gearbox ()

wheel arches corroded but no sharp edges.

Pass 12 Aug 2016 130,872 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 128,584 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sill covers fitted

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 28 May 2014 126,659 miles

engine oil leaks

n/s/f tyre inner wall cracking

Fail 27 May 2014 126,659 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine oil leaks

n/s/f spotlight inop

n/s/f tyre inner wall cracking

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 4 Apr 2013 123,383 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 4 Apr 2013 123,383 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 114,588 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 114,571 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

exhaust corroded

o/s front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

rear tyres 2mm

slow speed on wipers inop.

Pass 5 Oct 2010 108,283 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2010 108,283 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2009 87,320 miles

corrosion to exhaust

slight play developing in front anti roll bar bush's and offside wheel bearing

Fail 6 Apr 2009 87,329 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

corrosion to exhaust

slight play developing in front anti roll bar bush's and offside wheel bearing

Pass 12 Oct 2007 87,822 miles

n/s/f & o/s/f shock mounting rubber slightly detoriated

Pass 14 Sep 2006 76,958 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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M19 GJT is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 M19 GJT, 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.

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M19 GJT is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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