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M787 GGJ

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

86,056 mi
Last recorded86,056 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2020
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM787 GGJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2020 86,056 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 84,145 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Fail 19 Sep 2019 84,077 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 3 Oct 2017 80,882 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak front & rear ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres worn inner edges

n/s/f shock absorber top mount play

n/s/f suspension knocking on lock to lock

n/s/r tyre worn inner edge

rear exhaust corroded

steering box misting of oil

Pass 2 Aug 2016 77,887 miles

covers fitted on sills

exhaust corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2016 77,857 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

covers fitted on sills

exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2015 75,622 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre exhaust hanger broken

multiple corrosion points to vehicle underside & components

multiple fluid & oil leaks under vehicle front & rear

nearside front tyre fouling suspension dust cover (in arch)

nearside headlamp aim on lower limits

nearside suspension unit noisy on lock to lock

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 21 Jul 2015 75,581 miles

Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre exhaust hanger broken

multiple corrosion points to vehicle underside & components

multiple fluid & oil leaks under vehicle front & rear

nearside front tyre fouling suspension dust cover (in arch)

nearside headlamp aim on lower limits

nearside suspension unit noisy on lock to lock

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 10 May 2013 74,698 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 May 2013 74,698 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2012 71,635 miles

Oil leak

advanced wear in front brake discs and pads (replacement recomendeD)

advanced wear in rear brake pads (replacement recomended)

Pass 16 Oct 2010 68,922 miles

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

nearside front suspension creeking,

one of side of washer jet blocked,

Pass 1 Oct 2009 63,745 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 58,648 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

vehicle is fitted with plastic sill covers preventing examination of sill panels

Pass 13 Jul 2007 53,006 miles

Offside Front Upper Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 46,931 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 43,948 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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M787 GGJ is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 M787 GGJ, 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 M787 GGJ registered?

M787 GGJ is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 20 April 1995.

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