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M818 CCR

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2024
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

118,276 mi
Last recorded118,276 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2023
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM818 CCR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2023 118,276 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side lower arms dust covers perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes have light corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 Jul 2023 118,276 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side lower arms dust covers perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes have light corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jun 2014 118,276 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 117,641 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake just met the required efficiency of 16%

Fail 12 Jun 2013 117,641 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 116,853 miles

Centre Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 112,243 miles

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

slight oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2010 107,243 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 7 Jul 2009 101,673 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2008 96,676 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 91,965 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 86,236 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2005 81,992 miles

exhaust corroding

front brake pads very thin

handbrake efficiency very poor 16%-on limit

n/s/f tyre + both rear tyres all close to limit

o/s/f tyre on limit

rear brake pads quite thin

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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M818 CCR is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 M818 CCR, 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 M818 CCR registered?

M818 CCR is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 25 August 1994.

Is M818 CCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for M818 CCR shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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