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M753 GMR

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,298 mi
Last recorded140,298 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM753 GMR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 140,298 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 139,630 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 138,990 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2024 138,990 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 138,000 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 133,063 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear exhaust box rusty / rattling

fuel cap seal slightly perished

Fail 1 Jul 2021 133,063 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear exhaust box rusty / rattling

fuel cap seal slightly perished

Pass 2 Jul 2020 128,400 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 124,129 miles

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

Front slight play in steering linkage

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear exhaust box rusty

Windscreen wiper blade defective smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 118,672 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low at 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front slight play in steering linkage

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside windscreen cracked

Oil leak

Rear exhaust box poor rusty

Fail 14 Mar 2018 118,672 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low at 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front slight play in steering linkage

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside windscreen cracked

Oil leak

Rear exhaust box poor rusty

Pass 15 Mar 2017 112,053 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

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

Offside Front slight / general play in steering linkage

Offside Front tyre worn / bald on inner edge

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

Oil leak

Rear exhaust box poor condition

Pass 10 Mar 2016 105,276 miles

engine oil leak

exhaust system poor condition

movement in front wheel bearings

rear suspension coils corroded

rear tyres at 2mm tread depth

Fail 10 Mar 2016 105,276 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine oil leak

exhaust system poor condition

movement in front wheel bearings

rear suspension coils corroded

rear tyres at 2mm tread depth

Fail 17 Mar 2015 98,326 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak

windscreen cracked

Pass 17 Mar 2015 98,326 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak

windscreen cracked

Fail 11 Mar 2014 90,026 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air intake pipe broken

n/s/f wheel bearing play

rear silencer deteriated

Pass 11 Mar 2014 90,026 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air intake pipe broken

n/s/f wheel bearing play

rear silencer deteriated

Pass 26 Mar 2013 78,518 miles

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

engine drive belt perished. front tyres worn on edges.

Fail 25 Mar 2013 78,518 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

engine drive belt perished. front tyres worn on edges.

Pass 19 Mar 2012 65,442 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 54,077 miles

front tyres worn on edges.

Pass 1 Sep 2010 51,831 miles

rear tyres low tread. front tyres worn on edges.

Fail 1 Sep 2010 51,831 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

rear tyres low tread. front tyres worn on edges.

Pass 1 Sep 2009 50,577 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 43,679 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 43,679 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 36,627 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 36,627 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 31,440 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine damp with oil

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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M753 GMR is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 M753 GMR, 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 M753 GMR registered?

M753 GMR is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 7 April 1995.

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