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M39 PRC

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

108,382 mi
Last recorded108,382 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2022
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM39 PRC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2022 108,382 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

under side corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2021 106,554 miles
Fail 25 May 2021 106,543 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 103,577 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust poor condition

Rear window poor condition

Pass 8 Mar 2018 97,950 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Mar 2017 90,069 miles

Engine oil leak

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

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

Nearside rear brake backplate bent

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

Wipers only working on fast speed

Fail 24 Mar 2017 90,069 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play adjustable? (2.5.A.3c)

Engine oil leak

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

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

Nearside rear brake backplate bent

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

Wipers only working on fast speed

Pass 29 Mar 2016 82,499 miles

NS door mirror cracked

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Approximately 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 May 2015 77,880 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 64,422 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 63,456 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 63,344 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 56,021 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 53,924 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 53,049 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 51,261 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 51,261 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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M39 PRC is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 M39 PRC, 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 M39 PRC registered?

M39 PRC is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M39 PRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M39 PRC shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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