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M799 GRT

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

156,443 mi
Last recorded156,443 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM799 GRT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2026 156,443 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near jacking point. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 155,529 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front brake disc back plate corroded.

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber mount split. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s rear suspension arms corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 154,328 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear subframe heavily corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2024 154,319 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced corroded through on jacking point/cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o/s/f chassis corroded front bumper mount. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o/sf cill corroded through. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced corroded through jacking point/cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear subframe heavily corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 153,090 miles

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

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

vehicle corroded underneath

Fail 5 Jul 2023 153,090 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

vehicle corroded underneath

Fail 3 Jul 2023 153,088 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam flasher not working (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 151,676 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

rear suspension very rusty

Fail 5 Jul 2022 151,647 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

rear suspension very rusty

Pass 28 Jun 2021 150,493 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources dim (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear components heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

o/s sill corroded at rear

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing inspection of sills- sill ends corroded

underside heavily corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2020 149,489 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both front shock absorber top mounting worn

rear suspension components very very corroded

Pass 15 May 2019 148,269 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 148,269 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Feeding o/s/ rear (chalked) (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

All front and rear suspension parts/arms now getting corroded..

Rear fuel pipes corroded but not leaking..

Pass 1 May 2018 146,423 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 145,372 miles

FRONT UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE NOW GETTING CORRODED

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

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

REAR FUEL PIPES VERY CORRODED BUT NOT LEAKING.. ADVISE RENEW..

Pass 5 May 2016 141,539 miles

VEHICLE NOW GETTING CORRODED UNDERSIDE

Fail 4 May 2016 141,539 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported mid rubber broken (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket (7.1.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

VEHICLE NOW GETTING CORRODED UNDERSIDE

Pass 12 May 2015 138,861 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 137,030 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 135,570 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 133,191 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 130,845 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 13 May 2011 130,845 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2010 126,614 miles

Exhaust generally rusty

Light rust at offside A piller

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

Rear chassis rusty

Fail 14 May 2010 126,567 miles

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

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

Exhaust generally rusty

Light rust at offside A piller

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

Rear chassis rusty

Pass 1 May 2009 122,615 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust rusty

Rear tyres worn on inside

Pass 9 May 2008 118,265 miles

Exhaust generally rusty

Oil leak

Rear brake hose ferrules rusty

Sill covers fitted

Some wear to edges of front and offside rear tyres

Surface cuts to nearside front tyre wall

Under tray fitted at front

Pass 11 May 2007 113,237 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2006 107,868 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 105,709 miles

Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Feb 2006 105,709 miles

Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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M799 GRT is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 M799 GRT, 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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M799 GRT is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 January 1995.

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