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CAV 173R

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Gold Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

152,475 mi
Last recorded152,475 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2024
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAV 173R
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2024 152,475 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 150,817 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2022 150,751 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 153,655 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 143,650 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine left side (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 140,055 miles

under cover tray /sills/engine/fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2018 135,263 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Apr 2018 135,263 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 134,551 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 133,710 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 131,995 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 131,892 miles

oil light stays on

Pass 15 Sep 2012 131,738 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 131,096 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2010 128,716 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2009 126,742 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 124,618 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 123,366 miles

Centre Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 116,755 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 10 Apr 2006 116,690 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

oil leak

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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CAV 173R is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Gold with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CAV 173R, 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 CAV 173R registered?

CAV 173R is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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