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M585 UMG

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

29,057 mi
Last recorded29,057 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM585 UMG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 26 Aug 2026 29,057 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 28,861 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 28,511 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 28,321 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 28,165 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 27,956 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2020 26,791 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 25,872 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 25,244 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 24,949 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 23,928 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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M585 UMG is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 M585 UMG, 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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How do I check the history of M585 UMG?

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What year was M585 UMG registered?

M585 UMG is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 14 October 1994.

Is M585 UMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for M585 UMG shows 11 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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