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BIL 3690

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

96,580 mi
Last recorded96,580 miles
Recorded on10 May 2021
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBIL 3690
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 May 2021 96,580 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2016 94,343 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear section of fuel pipes starting to rust.

Fail 17 Feb 2016 94,343 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear section of fuel pipes starting to rust.

Pass 9 Mar 2015 90,088 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Mar 2015 90,088 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2014 88,895 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing thin on inner edges.exhaust outershields rusting.rear exhaust clamp rusting.

Pass 13 Nov 2012 83,204 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 82,767 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2010 80,752 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 80,747 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

none mot related,spare tyre outer sidewall perished/cracked with cords visible.

Pass 6 Apr 2009 79,415 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 71,845 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 71,833 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2006 68,848 miles

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

Nearside 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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BIL 3690 is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BIL 3690, 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 BIL 3690 registered?

BIL 3690 is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 11 January 1994.

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