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M12 KWG

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2018
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

121,178 mi
Last recorded121,178 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2017
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM12 KWG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2017 121,178 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 17 Nov 2017 121,177 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nsf tyre perrished

Pass 7 Jun 2016 121,177 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 7 Jun 2016 121,177 miles

Emissions not tested emissions not tested due to overheating (7.3.A.1)

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 121,149 miles

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to under side of vehicle

Fail 17 Jun 2013 121,134 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Advise corrosion to exhaust

Advise corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 11 Dec 2010 121,096 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all four brake discs rusty

Fail 9 Dec 2010 121,096 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all four brake discs rusty

Pass 4 May 2007 119,574 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 108,958 miles

n/s bonnet catch faulty

n/s door mirror damaged

Fail 3 Feb 2006 108,958 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

n/s bonnet catch faulty

n/s door mirror damaged

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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M12 KWG is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 M12 KWG, 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 M12 KWG registered?

M12 KWG is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 15 September 1994.

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