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ARA 1L

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

130,729 mi
Last recorded130,729 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARA 1L
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Jul 2026 130,729 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 130,725 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt All track rod dust covers in poor condition (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect And noisy (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded in-between the grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 130,625 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 130,175 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2021 130,170 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 129,325 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 129,083 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 128,690 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2016 128,224 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 127,233 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 5 Jun 2014 125,012 miles

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

both front tyres perrished

Fail 30 May 2014 125,012 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

both front tyres perrished

Pass 29 May 2013 124,277 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 22 May 2012 123,802 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 122,667 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 121,316 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 115,426 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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ARA 1L is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 ARA 1L, 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 ARA 1L registered?

ARA 1L is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 March 1994.

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