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M562 GAP

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

90,438 mi
Last recorded90,438 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2019
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM562 GAP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2019 90,438 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 13 Mar 2019 90,437 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 90,429 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 90,295 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens chipped (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 89,833 miles

slight play in nearside steering drop arm bush

Pass 9 Aug 2013 88,940 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 88,103 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 83,716 miles

front discs slightly worn

Pass 19 Jun 2010 80,606 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 1,796 miles

Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

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

slight noise from power steering punp

Pass 1 Jul 2008 72,421 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 66,974 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

offside front head lamp adjuster inoperative

Pass 26 Jun 2007 66,974 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1e)

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

offside front head lamp adjuster inoperative

Pass 27 Jun 2006 60,118 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 59,021 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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M562 GAP is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 M562 GAP, 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 M562 GAP registered?

M562 GAP is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 May 1995.

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