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M890 GGJ

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

133,853 mi
Last recorded133,853 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM890 GGJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2017 133,853 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 131,726 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 131,726 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 129,824 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 17 Jul 2014 128,678 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 128,678 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 127,351 miles

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 21 Jul 2012 124,918 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 124,918 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 123,161 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 122,033 miles

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 122,033 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 119,065 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2009 119,065 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 115,589 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 112,735 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 109,981 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2005 106,071 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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M890 GGJ is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 89,214 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 M890 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 32 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M890 GGJ registered?

M890 GGJ is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 2 August 1994.

Is M890 GGJ safe to buy?

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