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F20 PMG

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

170,780 mi
Last recorded170,780 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2024
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF20 PMG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2024 170,780 miles

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

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Valve stem slightly damaged ALL PERISHED (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 170,182 miles

Fuel pipes corroded

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Valve stem slightly damaged All 4 valves perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 169,253 miles

Front Coil spring corroded ns/os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded near fuel tank ()

Fail 8 Apr 2022 169,253 miles

Front Coil spring corroded ns/os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect ***H4 bulb faulty/replaced*** (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded near fuel tank ()

Pass 22 Mar 2021 167,294 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 164,572 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 162,765 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 18 Dec 2017 161,270 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 160,829 miles

metal fuel pipe to the fuel filter/pump beginning to corrode as marked with the yellow chalk.

middle exhaust silencer support rubber (1) missing on the offside as marked with yellow chalk.

offside & nearside rear metal brake pipes x 2 to the rear flexi brake hoses beginning to corrode as marked with yellow chalk.

Pass 7 Jan 2016 160,208 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2015 160,208 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 157,854 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 149,266 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 140,498 miles

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

centre exhaust silencer heat shield adrift

Fail 29 Mar 2012 140,498 miles

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

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

centre exhaust silencer heat shield adrift

Pass 15 Apr 2011 132,466 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 123,621 miles

bullet holes in n/s headlight lens

front number plate cracked

Pass 22 Apr 2009 115,217 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

all items not fully checked due to manufactures covers fitted

front number plate is cracked

rear number plate is slightly delaminated

Fail 22 Apr 2009 115,217 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

all items not fully checked due to manufactures covers fitted

front number plate is cracked

rear number plate is slightly delaminated

Pass 21 Apr 2008 104,771 miles

Front number plate cracked

Nearside 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 29 May 2007 95,545 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 88,500 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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F20 PMG is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 F20 PMG, 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 F20 PMG registered?

F20 PMG is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 18 May 1994.

Is F20 PMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for F20 PMG shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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