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M383 DOY

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

72,599 mi
Last recorded72,599 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2022
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM383 DOY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2022 72,599 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2022 72,599 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 72,570 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Feb 2021 72,570 miles

Fuel system component leaking from fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 72,562 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 72,563 miles

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 72,360 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 71,744 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 71,722 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 71,648 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 71,432 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 10 Jun 2013 71,432 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 70,306 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 68,733 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front wiper split

Pass 23 Apr 2010 67,699 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 67,699 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

1/. Carpet mat in driver's footwell insecure and has moved forwards to contact pedals. It may restrict movement of pedals, so suggest remove or secure.

2/. Front nearside tyre outer edge, cut to outer sidewall, but ply cords not exposed. Consider tyre replacement as this is now a 'weak point'.

3/. Stone chip to frnt windscreen, to the left of driver's view, around 4mm long. Consider repair or screen replacement, as crack will 'grow' if left untreated.

Pass 29 Apr 2009 66,223 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 66,223 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

1/. 3 carpet mats in drivcers floor area- will possibly intrude on/interfere with, pedal operation

2/. Star carck on windscreen- less than 40mm and outside of 'drivers view'

3/. Signs of fuel around seal of fuel filler cap. Might just be spillage residue from filling, but suggest monitor and replace cap/seal if appropriate

4/. Rear nearside (left) tyre has several 'chunks' out of sidewall. Ply cords not exposed

5/. Rear offside stop light is brighter than rear nearside- check bulbs and connection

Pass 29 Apr 2008 65,013 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 64,394 miles

both tyrewalls and rims front damaged

Pass 26 Apr 2006 63,307 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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M383 DOY is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M383 DOY, 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 M383 DOY registered?

M383 DOY is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 16 August 1994.

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