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M652 WCM

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2023
Tests34 (25 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate73.5%

Mileage

150,989 mi
Last recorded150,989 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2022
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM652 WCM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

25 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2022 150,989 miles

front brake discs corroded

Offside Front fog light in opp

Offside Front metal brake pipe corroded

all suspension bushes perished

corrosion to both front wings

diff oil leak

engine oil leak

front to rear metal fuel lines corroded

gearbox oil leak

Fail 6 Sep 2022 150,989 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front fog light in opp

Offside Front metal brake pipe corroded

all suspension bushes perished

corrosion to both front wings

diff oil leak

engine oil leak

front brake discs corroded

front to rear metal fuel lines corroded

gearbox oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2021 149,806 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2021 149,802 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure rear rubber mounts excessively deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 149,280 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 22 Jul 2020 149,279 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 147,507 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 139,848 miles

exhaust back box rubber mountings missing - exhaust secured using zip ties

Pass 17 Jul 2017 131,433 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 131,431 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 119,145 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 106,578 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 94,605 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 139,923 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 94,110 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 94,107 miles

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

exhaust starting to corrode

Pass 10 Jul 2012 127,655 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 93,406 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 93,404 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 117,999 miles

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

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 24 Dec 2010 92,842 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 92,816 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2010 108,690 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 91,066 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 91,061 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 97,021 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 89,806 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 86,388 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 85,926 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 74,641 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 81,964 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 60,865 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 60,865 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2006 77,741 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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M652 WCM is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.5%.

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 M652 WCM, 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 M652 WCM registered?

M652 WCM is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 9 August 1994.

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The MOT history for M652 WCM shows 34 tests with a 73.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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