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B14 DLW

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

53,837 mi
Last recorded53,837 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2009
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB14 DLW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2009 53,837 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 50,583 miles

engine oil level on minimum

Fail 23 Apr 2008 50,583 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine oil level on minimum

Pass 12 Apr 2007 48,940 miles

n/s & o/s rear tyres worn down to 2mm tread depth

slight split in wiper blade

Fail 12 Apr 2007 48,940 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

n/s & o/s rear tyres worn down to 2mm tread depth

Pass 21 Oct 2005 48,267 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2005 48,260 miles

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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)

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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B14 DLW is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 B14 DLW, 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 B14 DLW registered?

B14 DLW is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 18 February 1994.

Is B14 DLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for B14 DLW shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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