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M272 MDP

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

115,674 mi
Last recorded115,674 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2019
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM272 MDP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2019 115,674 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2018 115,360 miles

exhaust corroded but not blowing

Pass 13 Jul 2017 115,196 miles

both front antiroll bar bushes starting to split

front wiper blade slighty smeering

n/s front top suspension mount starting to perish and split

Pass 26 Jul 2016 115,048 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 114,544 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 114,449 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both rear and off side front brake pipe ends coated with grease

rear service brake application slightly uneven

Pass 25 Jul 2013 114,302 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 113,945 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 112,373 miles

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

off side rear tyre slightly perished and cracked

Pass 15 Jul 2010 108,701 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 106,962 miles

front anti roll bar heavily corroded ??

o/s & n/s rear subframe mounting bushes perished & cracked???

Fail 2 Jul 2009 106,962 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

front anti roll bar heavily corroded ??

o/s & n/s rear subframe mounting bushes perished & cracked???

Pass 25 Jul 2008 105,586 miles

exhaust pipework rusty

front pads just mot legal

rear tyres low on inner edges

Pass 12 Jul 2007 101,605 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges †exhaust rusty

Pass 11 Jul 2006 94,986 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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M272 MDP is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 M272 MDP, 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 M272 MDP registered?

M272 MDP is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 2 August 1994.

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