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MBZ 4766

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Grey Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

89,697 mi
Last recorded89,697 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2018
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMBZ 4766
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2018 89,697 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. &o/s (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2017 89,400 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring poor condition

Oil leak engine area ()

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

both front shocker casings poor condition

both rear coil springs very poor condition

exhaust metal support brackets almost corroded through, at gearbox and rear axle

rubber strut tops perished both sides

Fail 4 May 2017 89,400 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring poor condition

Oil leak engine area ()

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

both front shocker casings poor condition

both rear coil springs very poor condition

exhaust metal support brackets almost corroded through, at gearbox and rear axle

rubber strut tops perished both sides

Pass 13 Apr 2016 87,968 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin not visible (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

outer skin of 2nd silencer corroded

Fail 13 Apr 2016 87,968 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin not visible (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

outer skin of 2nd silencer corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2015 87,496 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

petrol pipes corroded

Pass 2 May 2014 87,052 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 2 May 2014 87,052 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 9 May 2013 86,122 miles

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

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

Fail 7 May 2013 86,122 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 85,399 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 83,594 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2010 81,450 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 67,893 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 49,592 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 49,592 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2006 47,734 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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MBZ 4766 is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MBZ 4766, 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 MBZ 4766 registered?

MBZ 4766 is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 14 December 1994.

Is MBZ 4766 safe to buy?

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