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V894 FTP

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2017
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

53,358 mi
Last recorded53,358 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV894 FTP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 3 Jun 2016 53,358 miles

Both front tyres staring to wear on edges

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear tyres 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 53,335 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 53,107 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 50,385 miles

slight freeplay in near side front wheelbearing.

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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V894 FTP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 67,886 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 V894 FTP, 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 27 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was V894 FTP registered?

V894 FTP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V894 FTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for V894 FTP shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V894 FTP have outstanding finance?

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