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M22 GDH

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

133,341 mi
Last recorded133,341 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM22 GDH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 133,341 miles

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

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play pitman arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Temporary repair to middle/ rear joint leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Mar 2026 133,341 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Temporary repair to middle/ rear joint leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 133,038 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All covered in grease , rears showing signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle to rear join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Pitman arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 132,563 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged o/s and n/s perished (5.2.3 (j))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust system deteriorated

fuel pipes covered in grease

Pass 30 Mar 2023 131,655 miles

Coil spring corroded all corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective damaged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear tyre valves deteriorating

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust system deteriorating

fuel and brake pipes covered in grease

Fail 30 Mar 2023 131,655 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear joint (8.2.1.1 (b))

Coil spring corroded all corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective damaged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear tyre valves deteriorating

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust system deteriorating

fuel and brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 30 Mar 2022 130,884 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded

offside headlight glass damaged

servicable play in nearside front lower ball joint

slight damage to windscreen

Pass 31 Mar 2021 129,150 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

offside headlamp glass damaged

servicable play in nearside front lower suspension ball joint

slight damage to windscreen

Pass 30 Mar 2020 127,974 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

offside headlamp glass damaged

servicable lift in nearside front lower ball joint

slight damage to windscreen

Pass 18 Mar 2019 124,956 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 121,045 miles

rear exhaust section deteriorated.

Fail 20 Mar 2018 121,044 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both dust covers (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (8.2.2)

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

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

rear exhaust section deteriorated.

unable to inspect inner brake pads without dismantling.

Pass 17 Mar 2017 117,074 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear exhaust section deteriorated.

Pass 21 Mar 2016 114,258 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

centre silencer deteriorated.

Pass 20 Feb 2015 111,920 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

centre silencer deteriorated

slight damage to windscreen

Pass 14 Feb 2014 106,620 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

parking brake pedal has little reserve travel

slight damage to windscreen

Fail 14 Feb 2014 106,620 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

parking brake pedal has little reserve travel

slight damage to windscreen

Pass 23 Feb 2013 101,833 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 98,975 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 98,535 miles

nearside front foglight inop

nearside rear tyre low presure

parking brake lever travel just servicable

Pass 24 Mar 2010 97,149 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 97,063 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 94,248 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 91,139 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 91,139 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

TYRES CURRENTLY FITTED ARE ONE SIZE DOWN FROM THE STANDARD 225/55 16. RECOMMEND FITTING THE CORRECT SIZE TYRES AS THIS SHOULD GIVE BETTER WEAR RATE.ALL 4 ARE WORN ON BOTH OUTER EDGES.

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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M22 GDH is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M22 GDH, 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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M22 GDH is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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