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M538 LPM

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

102,156 mi
Last recorded102,156 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2013
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM538 LPM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 29 Aug 2013 102,156 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre worn outer edge

rear coil springs corroded

rear metal brake pipes corroded

rear section of exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2012 99,685 miles

centre exhaust box corroded

offside front tyre worn edges

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2011 98,426 miles

chip in screen

o/s/f tyre worn outer edge

Pass 10 Sep 2010 97,232 miles

front wiper smeary

Pass 11 Sep 2009 96,707 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 95,732 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 94,425 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 82,940 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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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M538 LPM is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 M538 LPM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M538 LPM registered?

M538 LPM is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M538 LPM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M538 LPM shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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