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M475 YRN

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

98,133 mi
Last recorded98,133 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2024
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM475 YRN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2024 98,133 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 97,616 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 96,706 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 98,777 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 95,761 miles

n/s headlamp lens damaged

Fail 3 Oct 2017 95,761 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

n/s headlamp lens damaged

Pass 4 Jan 2017 92,412 miles

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

nearside front headlamp lens damaged

Pass 21 Oct 2013 82,010 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 66,909 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 61,575 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 61,575 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 61,575 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

bonnet damaged

Fail 5 May 2010 53,221 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 May 2010 53,221 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 53,128 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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M475 YRN is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 M475 YRN, 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 M475 YRN registered?

M475 YRN is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is M475 YRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for M475 YRN shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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