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M964 BGG

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

156,536 mi
Last recorded156,536 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2021
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM964 BGG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2021 156,536 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (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))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (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))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 155,457 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose

rear discs warped

Fail 1 Oct 2020 155,448 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose

rear discs warped

Pass 23 Sep 2019 153,750 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre old and perished 225/55/16

Offside Front tyre old and perished

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2018 152,352 miles

Fuel union/pipe rusting at filter

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp wash/wipe in/op

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Differential leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 27 Sep 2018 152,345 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fuel union/pipe rusting at filter

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp wash/wipe in/op

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Differential leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 26 Sep 2017 150,388 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre old and perished

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

Offside Front tyre old and perished

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

Fail 20 Sep 2017 150,362 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre old and perished

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working 382 (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front tyre old and perished

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 149,346 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 148,088 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 148,088 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively mb24 (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 146,849 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Oct 2013 144,289 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 144,289 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 141,854 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 140,538 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 137,465 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 137,460 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 134,415 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2008 131,778 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 128,234 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 123,222 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 123,222 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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M964 BGG is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M964 BGG, 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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M964 BGG is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 27 September 1994.

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