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M686 CFL

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Brown Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

91,380 mi
Last recorded91,380 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2021
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM686 CFL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2021 91,380 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 91,178 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 91,173 miles

Central Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose leaking rusted /leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 4 Mar 2020 91,150 miles

Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2019 90,374 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 88,862 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 87,626 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 86,306 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 84,928 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 83,303 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 82,261 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 81,712 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 80,616 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 79,315 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 77,429 miles

Both front tyres worn on edge

Pass 6 Nov 2007 76,267 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges.

Pass 13 Nov 2006 75,149 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges.

Pass 17 Nov 2005 72,296 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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M686 CFL is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Brown with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 M686 CFL, 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 M686 CFL registered?

M686 CFL is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 September 1994.

Is M686 CFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M686 CFL shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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