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M488 FTC

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

99,076 mi
Last recorded99,076 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2024
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM488 FTC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2024 99,076 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 98,053 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 97,223 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 95,029 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 93,797 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 91,976 miles

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

steering damper seaping

Fail 18 Feb 2019 91,973 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

steering damper seaping

Pass 7 Sep 2017 89,397 miles

Oil leak ()

o/s and n/s rear tyres worn on inner edges

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2017 88,562 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 86,848 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 86,778 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Dec 2014 84,447 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 81,438 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 81,351 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 79,861 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 78,737 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 78,673 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 76,849 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 75,139 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 70,012 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 67,801 miles

N/S/R Tyre tread close to wear bars

O/S/F Tyre tread low on inner edge

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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M488 FTC is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 M488 FTC, 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 M488 FTC registered?

M488 FTC is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 8 November 1994.

Is M488 FTC safe to buy?

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