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M888 UDS

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

88,081 mi
Last recorded88,081 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2023
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM888 UDS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2023 88,081 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 31 May 2022 87,121 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside rear and offside rear perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside rear and offside rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded nearside rear and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system corroding

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 85,819 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NSR and OSR (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSR and OSR (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 83,737 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside rear and offside rear brake hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside rear and offside rear brake pipe corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2019 80,491 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 77,569 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2017 75,008 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

offside inner track rod arm gaitor deteriorated

Fail 10 Jun 2017 75,008 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour side repeater (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

offside inner track rod arm gaitor deteriorated

Pass 15 Mar 2016 74,602 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 74,602 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 72,135 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 72,135 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 20 May 2010 71,045 miles

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

steering damper leaking.

Pass 21 May 2009 62,806 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2008 53,105 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 40,741 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 39,607 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 37,454 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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M888 UDS is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 M888 UDS, 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 M888 UDS registered?

M888 UDS is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 25 November 1994.

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