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M500 GMB

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2011
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

168,901 mi
Last recorded168,901 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2010
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM500 GMB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 18 Oct 2010 168,901 miles

exhaust for corrosion but still ok

front indicators starting to loose colour

offside front tyre worn on inside edge of tread

slight underbody corrosion

suspension shows sighns of age & wear

Pass 17 Oct 2009 168,565 miles

All brake flexi hoses starting to perish

All steering & suspension components show surface corrosion

Exhaust corroding

Pass 18 Oct 2008 167,917 miles

advise exhaust slight corrosion

o/s/f b/ball joint slight play

o/s/f inner track arm ball joint just meets criteria for play

steering damper slight leak

Pass 26 Sep 2007 165,467 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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M500 GMB is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 M500 GMB, 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 M500 GMB registered?

M500 GMB is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 25 May 1995.

Is M500 GMB safe to buy?

The MOT history for M500 GMB shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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