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M97 JGB

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Brown Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

77,564 mi
Last recorded77,564 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM97 JGB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 77,564 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 77,480 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 77,346 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 77,270 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 76,970 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 76,748 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 76,568 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 76,566 miles

brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 19 Sep 2017 76,318 miles

evidence of fuel leek at pump not leeking at time test

Pass 14 Sep 2016 76,189 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 76,073 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 75,930 miles

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

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

Fail 17 May 2013 75,566 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 May 2013 75,566 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 74,921 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 74,267 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 71,993 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 66,931 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 61,971 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 53,206 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 49,103 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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M97 JGB is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Brown with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M97 JGB, 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 M97 JGB registered?

M97 JGB is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 12 May 1995.

Is M97 JGB safe to buy?

The MOT history for M97 JGB shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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