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M68 EGT

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

128,201 mi
Last recorded128,201 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2021
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM68 EGT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2021 128,201 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 127,136 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 127,124 miles

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 125,366 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 123,242 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 120,821 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 116,603 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 111,420 miles

all coil springs corroded

exhaust poor

park brake has long travel

Fail 16 Jul 2015 111,420 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

all coil springs corroded

exhaust poor

park brake has long travel

Pass 4 Aug 2014 104,873 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

oil on minimum

Fail 4 Aug 2014 104,873 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

oil on minimum

Pass 15 Aug 2013 100,593 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 97,755 miles

rear central silencer box heavily corroded in places but no gas leaks

Pass 10 Jun 2011 96,336 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 95,069 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 94,269 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 94,264 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 92,910 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 91,883 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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M68 EGT is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 M68 EGT, 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 M68 EGT registered?

M68 EGT is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 5 October 1994.

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