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6 VMU

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Grey Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

135,590 mi
Last recorded135,590 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2011
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration6 VMU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2011 135,590 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 135,590 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 135,590 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 135,085 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 135,069 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2006 133,232 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 132,466 miles

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)

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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6 VMU is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 6 VMU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 6 VMU?

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What year was 6 VMU registered?

6 VMU is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 12 September 1994.

Is 6 VMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for 6 VMU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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