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M266 COT

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

167,297 mi
Last recorded167,297 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2018
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM266 COT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2018 167,297 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing ALL are slightly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm: pin / bush BOTH arm bushes are deteriorating

both rear brake flexi pipe ends corroded slightly

exhaust corroded

fuel cap seal starting to deteriorate

rear tow point slightly corroded

steering dampner damp

Fail 18 Jul 2018 167,295 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Side repeater not working both (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing ALL are slightly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm: pin / bush BOTH arm bushes are deteriorating

both rear brake flexi pipe ends corroded slightly

exhaust corroded

fuel cap seal starting to deteriorate

rear tow point slightly corroded

steering dampner damp

Pass 4 Sep 2015 167,056 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 166,723 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 156,684 miles

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

front tyres wearing on in side edges

Pass 4 Sep 2012 145,131 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust system very rusty

Pass 17 Aug 2011 129,892 miles

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

front discs corroded on inside edge

Pass 9 Jun 2010 109,751 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Jun 2010 109,595 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 May 2009 92,650 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 74,050 miles

long travel in parkbrake

Pass 18 Apr 2007 59,151 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 59,004 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)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 45,126 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

exhaust system corroded

seal for fuel filler flap starting to perish

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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M266 COT is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 M266 COT, 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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M266 COT is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 19 December 1994.

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