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M214 ELC

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 6000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

68,783 mi
Last recorded68,783 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2015
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM214 ELC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2015 68,783 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 68,391 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2013 67,972 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 67,972 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 67,598 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 67,188 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 65,907 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 65,384 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 64,672 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 63,387 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 May 2006 60,858 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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M214 ELC is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 6,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 87,421 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 M214 ELC, 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 31 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M214 ELC registered?

M214 ELC is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M214 ELC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M214 ELC shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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