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M843 XRO

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2023
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

138,345 mi
Last recorded138,345 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2022
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM843 XRO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2022 138,345 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

vehicle undercarriage corrosion

Pass 22 Apr 2022 137,060 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 134,129 miles
Pass 2 May 2020 132,219 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose Outer casing corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 May 2020 132,219 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose Outer casing corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 130,790 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 130,570 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 130,365 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 129,879 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 127,612 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 124,282 miles

Nearside Rear 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 8 Feb 2013 120,561 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 118,177 miles

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

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 116,373 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 114,194 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 111,227 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 111,227 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 106,444 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 101,497 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 96,348 miles

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

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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M843 XRO is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 M843 XRO, 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 M843 XRO registered?

M843 XRO is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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