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M730 SGX

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2025
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

142,851 mi
Last recorded142,851 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2024
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM730 SGX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2024 142,851 miles

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

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

VERY HEAVY SURFACE RUST TO MOST COMPONENTS UNDER CAR

Pass 29 Mar 2023 141,383 miles

Both front shock absorber top mounts deteriorated

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

Heavy corrosion to all components under vehicle

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both front wheels slightly rubbing against brake calipers

offside front floor/sill by jacking point heavily corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2022 139,047 miles

Exhaust system heavily corroded

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both heavily deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both deteriorated (5.3.2 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded All ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Various suspension components heavily corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2021 137,378 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

ver very heavy surface rust to components under car,suspension,exhust etc

Pass 27 Feb 2020 135,350 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

very heavy surface rust around rear suspension etc

Fail 26 Feb 2020 135,350 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

very heavy surface rust around rear suspension etc

Pass 14 Mar 2019 135,267 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all four (2.1.3 (g) (i))

very heavy surface rust to most components under car

Fail 14 Mar 2019 135,267 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all four (2.1.3 (g) (i))

very heavy surface rust to most components under car

Pass 27 Feb 2018 130,670 miles

very heavy surface rust to components under car...

Fail 27 Feb 2018 130,670 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

very heavy surface rust to components under car...

Pass 15 Mar 2017 128,152 miles

Offside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

very heavy surface rust to components under car

Pass 16 Mar 2016 124,920 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

heavy surface rusty to most components under car

Pass 16 Mar 2015 120,991 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

exhust deteriating

heavy surface rust to most components under car

Pass 17 Mar 2014 117,861 miles

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

exhust rusting

very heavy surface rust to most components under car

Pass 18 Mar 2013 112,063 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

exhaust system corroded

off side front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 19 Mar 2012 106,576 miles

heavy surface rust under car

Fail 16 Mar 2012 106,576 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

heavy surface rust under car

Pass 4 Mar 2011 102,535 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

n/s rear brake disc rusting

Pass 17 Mar 2010 95,903 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

surface rust to suspension components etc,,

Fail 15 Mar 2010 95,874 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

lots of surface rust under car

Pass 15 Mar 2010 95,874 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 95,519 miles

Centre exhaust mounting perished

Pass 16 Oct 2008 93,101 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 19 Sep 2007 90,907 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 90,907 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 87,510 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2005 80,823 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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M730 SGX is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 M730 SGX, 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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M730 SGX is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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