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M20 DCD

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

116,008 mi
Last recorded116,008 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2014
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM20 DCD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2014 116,008 miles

o/s door handle siff opening

o/s headlight poor aim condensation in light

o/s n/s front brake pipes slightly corroded

rear fuel lines corrodeing

Fail 17 Mar 2014 115,975 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

o/s door handle siff opening

o/s headlight poor aim condensation in light

o/s n/s front brake pipes slightly corroded

rear fuel lines corrodeing

Pass 27 Mar 2013 115,350 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 113,434 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 112,089 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 105,995 miles

wiper speed slightly slow

Pass 17 Nov 2008 100,639 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 95,023 miles

all suspension showing signs of surface corrosion+bushes perishing

n/s/f+rear brake ferrules signs of corrosion

rear diff housing showing corrosion

Pass 29 Mar 2006 90,051 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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M20 DCD is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 M20 DCD, 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 M20 DCD registered?

M20 DCD is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is M20 DCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for M20 DCD shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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