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M7 MUR

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

112,405 mi
Last recorded112,405 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2023
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM7 MUR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2023 112,405 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both side (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both side front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Fog light not working

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both side (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both side rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2023 112,392 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to tyre condition (1.2.1 (g))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Road wheel fixing missing all four wheels one bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front/rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded front/rear nearside/offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated wishbone nearside/offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front/rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside/offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front/rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 106,311 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 105,003 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 104,507 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system weak/corroded

offside front tyre weak/cracking

### STRONG ADVISE #### rear boot lock defective

Fail 13 Aug 2015 104,359 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

offside front tyre weak/cracking

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system weak/corroded

### STRONG ADVISE #### rear boot lock defective

Pass 12 Aug 2014 102,848 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust weak/corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2013 101,611 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 7 Aug 2013 101,611 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2012 100,425 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2011 99,722 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 99,365 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 96,474 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 91,960 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 88,403 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 88,401 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 85,252 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 85,239 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

boot lid can not be open

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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M7 MUR is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 M7 MUR, 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 M7 MUR registered?

M7 MUR is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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