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M241 JGB

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Diesel 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

138,082 mi
Last recorded138,082 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2024
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM241 JGB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2024 138,082 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced UNDER VEHICLE (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2024 138,071 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front All front suspension bushes slightly deteriorated and rear.

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Both sides. (4.4.3 (a))

Front Inner Wings slight corrosion.

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged On sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Fog lamp not working.

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Underside of vehicle slight corrosion.

Pass 17 May 2022
Fail 12 May 2022

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel nearside and offside rear (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 137,117 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2019 136,073 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack in corner (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 May 2019 136,073 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack in corner (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 134,421 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

parking brake just met minimum requirements both sides

Pass 5 May 2017 135,060 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 134,510 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 134,390 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 134,230 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 134,172 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 129,471 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 126,858 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 125,297 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Aug 2008 122,335 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 118,318 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 118,318 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2006 111,962 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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M241 JGB is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 M241 JGB, 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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M241 JGB is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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