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M478 BNO

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

105,234 mi
Last recorded105,234 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2019
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM478 BNO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2019 105,234 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 102,242 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 101,589 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 100,617 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 99,617 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 99,000 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 99,000 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Apr 2011 98,833 miles

slight play in n/s and o/s steering assembley joints.

Fail 9 Apr 2011 98,833 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

slight play in n/s and o/s steering assembley joints.

Pass 10 Apr 2010 98,365 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2010 98,361 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 97,272 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 97,041 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 96,157 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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M478 BNO is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 M478 BNO, 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 M478 BNO registered?

M478 BNO is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M478 BNO safe to buy?

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