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M881 KPA

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

86,387 mi
Last recorded86,387 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2022
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM881 KPA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2022 86,387 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 86,210 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Aug 2020 86,210 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 109,286 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 109,286 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working front wiper motor intermittent (3.4 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2018 85,411 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 85,411 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber broken (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 83,896 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 82,526 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2015 81,152 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 78,930 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 76,821 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 75,594 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside headlight has water inside it not efecting beam imadge

Pass 11 May 2011 74,126 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

both nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 May 2010 75,956 miles

front and rear number plates poor condition

Pass 14 May 2009 68,522 miles

front and rear number plate poor condition

Pass 12 May 2008 64,299 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 59,994 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 56,593 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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M881 KPA 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 84.2%.

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 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 M881 KPA, 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 M881 KPA registered?

M881 KPA is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 December 1994.

Is M881 KPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for M881 KPA shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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