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M482 DEU

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

139,438 mi
Last recorded139,438 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2020
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM482 DEU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2020 139,438 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 139,438 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 138,519 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 138,518 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Box joint leaking (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 137,432 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 137,431 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 136,384 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 7 Feb 2017 136,384 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2016 133,714 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly top mounts (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 130,336 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 127,096 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 123,201 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 120,563 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 116,637 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 113,498 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 107,974 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 103,935 miles

play in front anti/roll/bar bushes

Pass 1 Dec 2006 99,759 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 92,284 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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M482 DEU is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 M482 DEU, 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 M482 DEU registered?

M482 DEU is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is M482 DEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M482 DEU shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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