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M500 JCG

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Grey Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,223 mi
Last recorded101,223 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2016
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM500 JCG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Mar 2016 101,223 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 101,008 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 100,615 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 100,425 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 100,425 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 99,771 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 99,401 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 93,762 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 88,337 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 88,296 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 72,709 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 72,708 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 JCG is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 M500 JCG, 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 JCG registered?

M500 JCG is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 February 1995.

Is M500 JCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for M500 JCG shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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