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M175 SUY

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,140 mi
Last recorded168,140 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2020
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM175 SUY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2020 168,140 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 168,086 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 165,147 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

engine oil leak

Fail 25 Oct 2017 165,147 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases blowing at rear section (7.1.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine oil leak

Fail 19 Oct 2017 165,448 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre and rear sections joints heavily corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both rear tyres are perishing lightly

Engine has a oil leak

Engine oil light is on

Offside Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 164,134 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak from engine area

Fail 4 Dec 2014 160,953 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

engine oil leak

Pass 4 Dec 2014 160,953 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2013 157,881 miles

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

engine oil leak

oil cooler lines corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2012 152,340 miles

engine oil leak

steering column noise

Fail 12 Nov 2012 152,339 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

engine oil leak

steering column noise

Pass 30 Nov 2011 150,306 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Nov 2011 150,301 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside and offside front tyres worn on edges

Pass 18 Nov 2010 142,358 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 141,582 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 119,706 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 116,827 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 116,810 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2006 113,430 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 108,692 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2005 108,609 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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M175 SUY is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M175 SUY, 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 M175 SUY registered?

M175 SUY is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 25 August 1994.

Is M175 SUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for M175 SUY shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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