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M645 ELB

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

60,576 mi
Last recorded60,576 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2022
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM645 ELB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2022 60,576 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 58,429 miles

engine cover fitted

Fail 16 Mar 2020 58,422 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

engine cover fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2019 58,294 miles

Offside Front tyre wall cracking to excess

Offside Front tyre wall cracking to excess

Fail 22 Mar 2019 58,294 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front tyre wall cracking to excess

Offside Front tyre wall cracking to excess

Pass 14 Mar 2018 57,992 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 57,652 miles

Front both tyre cracked / perished on outer edges

Offside Front slight play in steering linkage

Pass 17 Jun 2015 57,307 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2014 56,146 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 55,645 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 50,152 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 43,973 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 43,973 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 May 2011 40,632 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 40,549 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2010 39,589 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 38,238 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 37,786 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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M645 ELB is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 M645 ELB, 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 M645 ELB registered?

M645 ELB is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 22 September 1994.

Is M645 ELB safe to buy?

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