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M570 GGF

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM570 GGF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both front coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Cracking (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2025 63,836 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Bracket corroded / cracking (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sound deadening material not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2025

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Wishbone (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective Bracket corroded / cracking (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Sound deadening material not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective Bracket cracking / corroded / rubbers cracking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust rubbers cracking (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2023

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2023

Hazard warning lamps inoperative when ignition switched off (4.4.1 (e))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022

Central Exhaust mounting defective bracket corroded & rubber supports cracking (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2022

Hazard warning switch inoperative Inoperative with ignition off (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit Clamp missing (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust bracket corroded and rubber mounts cracking (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2021

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sound deadening material not fully secure bonnet underside (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2020 55,411 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sound deadening material not fully secure Under bonnet. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 55,048 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sound deadening material not fully secure bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

battery in boot area not secure

Fail 1 Apr 2019

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sound deadening material not fully secure bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

battery in boot area not secure

Pass 19 Mar 2018 53,338 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak

Nearside Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2017 51,986 miles

Front Oil leak

battery in boot area not secure.

Fail 12 Apr 2017 51,986 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Oil leak

battery in boot area not secure.

Pass 6 Apr 2016

oil leak

Fail 23 Mar 2016 50,443 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2015

Oil leak

Fail 25 Mar 2015 49,008 miles

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2014
Fail 3 Apr 2014

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 48,908 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 48,880 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 48,513 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 43,739 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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M570 GGF is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 M570 GGF, 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 M570 GGF registered?

M570 GGF is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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