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L10 BHA

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

119,209 mi
Last recorded119,209 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2022
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL10 BHA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2022 119,209 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides and inner edges worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jun 2022 119,182 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both sides on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides and inner edges worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2014 112,189 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 104,617 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 100,288 miles

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

nearside front shock creaks

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 May 2011 99,616 miles

nearside rear tyre have a stanley knife blade enbedded in tyre

Fail 6 May 2011 99,616 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

nearside rear tyre have a stanley knife blade enbedded in tyre

Pass 7 May 2010 98,957 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 May 2009 98,174 miles

exhaust system poor and rusty in places

oil leaks around engine and gearbox areas

Pass 21 Apr 2008 96,645 miles

Engine oil leaks

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

Large plastic undr tray fitted to under side of vehicle in places.Unable to inspect stering and suspension fully

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

O/S/F headlamp lenes cracked

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 93,316 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 93,306 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 89,199 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 89,199 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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L10 BHA is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 L10 BHA, 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 L10 BHA registered?

L10 BHA is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 29 March 1994.

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