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M945 XWG

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Brown Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

89,583 mi
Last recorded89,583 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2024
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM945 XWG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2024 89,583 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2023 88,231 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside front and both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Oct 2023 88,231 miles

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside front and both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Jul 2023 88,206 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside front and both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 82,894 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 82,772 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 81,951 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 80,601 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 79,758 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 76,569 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 75,603 miles

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

exhaust poor condition

steering damper light misting of oil

Pass 21 Aug 2013 74,060 miles

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

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 72,477 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 70,945 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 69,076 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 69,076 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 66,911 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 64,129 miles

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

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 62,517 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 61,245 miles

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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M945 XWG is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Brown with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 M945 XWG, 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 M945 XWG registered?

M945 XWG is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 9 August 1994.

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