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H17 DLL

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,166 mi
Last recorded93,166 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH17 DLL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2024 93,166 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Dec 2024 93,166 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 92,219 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Outer exhaust heat shied deterorated

Nearside Outer exhaust back box deterorated

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material sec front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Oct 2018 92,219 miles

Central Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Central Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Outer exhaust heat shied deterorated

Nearside Outer exhaust back box deterorated

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material sec front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Jul 2017 91,821 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 90,395 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 88,870 miles

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)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 87,005 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 84,733 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 82,860 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 81,110 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 81,196 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 79,522 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 78,241 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 78,198 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 77,085 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 77,085 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 74,438 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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H17 DLL is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H17 DLL, 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 H17 DLL registered?

H17 DLL is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 October 1994.

Is H17 DLL safe to buy?

The MOT history for H17 DLL shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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