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UBZ 6798

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

113,621 mi
Last recorded113,621 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUBZ 6798
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2019 113,621 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front Slight play in nearside and offside front hubs

Fail 10 Jun 2019 113,621 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Exhaust corroded

Front Slight play in nearside and offside front hubs

Pass 15 Jan 2018 112,923 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 112,560 miles

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

ball joint rubbers perished ,

brake hose ferrules corroded,

Fail 22 Nov 2016 112,560 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

ball joint rubbers perished ,

brake hose ferrules corroded,

Pass 14 Oct 2015 111,560 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

ball joint rubbers perrished,

Pass 30 Sep 2014 110,931 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust weak

front tyres wearing on outer edge

oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2013 110,604 miles

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust weak

slight play in front hubs

tyres wearing on edges

Fail 14 Aug 2013 110,604 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust weak

slight play in front hubs

tyres wearing on edges

Pass 15 Aug 2012 109,145 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offsife front tyre wearing inner edge also splitting on outer edge

Pass 26 Aug 2011 108,522 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 107,381 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 105,859 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2008 104,007 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 104,007 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2007 102,758 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 97,346 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 97,346 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside 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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UBZ 6798 is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 UBZ 6798, 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 UBZ 6798 registered?

UBZ 6798 is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 11 February 1994.

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