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M477 MYT

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

163,827 mi
Last recorded163,827 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2021
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM477 MYT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2021 163,827 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Fail 4 Oct 2021 163,823 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 159,152 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 155,270 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOOT WELL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component STEERING BOX TOP SEAL (2.1.5 (a))

WINDSCREEN WIPER RUBBER SMEARS SLIGHTLY AND SPLIT

Pass 2 Aug 2018 152,657 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked bottom corner (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

rear seat base missing at time of test

windscreen wiper slow

Fail 3 May 2018 152,657 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported BOTH RUBBERS (7.1.1)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking STEERING BOX (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ASR WARNING LIGHT ON

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

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

V-BELT WORN

WINDSCREEN WIPER SLOW

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 152,637 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Fail 12 Jan 2017 152,637 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake performance not tested brake pipe offside front to rear near to wheel well leaking (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (leaking) (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak ()

undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 16 Oct 2015 149,223 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

passenger seats not fitted at the time of the test

Fail 16 Oct 2015 149,223 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

passenger seats not fitted at the time of the test

Pass 17 Sep 2014 147,553 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear suspension components corroded!

Standard fitment seat belt missing

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 145,974 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear suspension components deteriorating

slight dampness on rear diff housing

Fail 10 Oct 2013 145,974 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear suspension components deteriorating

slight dampness on rear diff housing

Pass 27 Sep 2012 145,293 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Standard fitment seat belt missing

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Aug 2012 145,147 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Standard fitment seat belt missing

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 142,426 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

all suspension components showing signs of corrosion

both front wings outer corroded+holed

both rear tyres wearing low on inner treads

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front wiper blade slightly smearing screen

Fail 20 Jul 2010 142,423 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

all suspension components showing signs of corrosion

both front wings outer corroded+holed

both rear tyres wearing low on inner treads

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front wiper blade slightly smearing screen

Pass 10 Jul 2009 134,579 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 127,584 miles

both front top suspension mounts badly perished

offside front shock leaking slightly

rear brake pipes and other steel pipes corroded above subframe (inaccessible)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 121,291 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 121,291 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 114,129 miles

engine/gearbox oil leak

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

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

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

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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M477 MYT is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 M477 MYT, 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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M477 MYT is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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