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M233 GGP

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

118,114 mi
Last recorded118,114 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2019
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM233 GGP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2019 118,114 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 117,613 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

fume smell - no apparent leaks at time of test

n/s/r tyre cracking between tread

o/s/f tyre worn and cracking between tread and side wall.

Fail 21 Jun 2017 117,613 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

fume smell - no apparent leaks at time of test

n/s/r tyre cracking between tread

o/s/f tyre worn and cracking between tread and side wall.

Pass 7 Apr 2016 117,409 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 113,362 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 104,210 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 95,523 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust joint rusty.

Pass 2 Jun 2011 94,890 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 94,227 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 93,573 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 92,597 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 Jun 2008 92,546 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 May 2007 91,591 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 88,405 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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M233 GGP is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 M233 GGP, 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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What year was M233 GGP registered?

M233 GGP is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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