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M1 GJA

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

237,064 mi
Last recorded237,064 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2016
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM1 GJA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2016 237,064 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 228,608 miles

off side front inner lower

off side rear tyre inner edge lower

Pass 18 Sep 2014 220,868 miles

center exhaust box slight deteriorated

near side door mirror glass slight deteriorated

Fail 7 Aug 2013 210,378 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

center exhaust slight deteriorated

Pass 7 Aug 2013 210,378 miles

center exhaust slight deteriorated

Fail 2 Oct 2012 203,148 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

center exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 2 Oct 2012 203,148 miles

center exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 30 Sep 2011 195,619 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

frot prop shaft coupling deteriorated

Pass 24 Sep 2010 183,451 miles

Centre Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

power steering belt pershing

Fail 24 Sep 2010 183,451 miles

Centre Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

power steering belt pershing

Pass 30 Sep 2009 68,329 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 168,329 miles

Nearside Front Lower coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 153,432 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 141,939 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 121,194 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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M1 GJA is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 M1 GJA, 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 M1 GJA registered?

M1 GJA is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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