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L116 MUJ

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

179,068 mi
Last recorded179,068 miles
Recorded on12 May 2021
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL116 MUJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2021 179,068 miles

slight play in steering box joints

Pass 24 Jul 2019 175,504 miles

Central Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded as marked ()

Offside Front power steering box weeping fluid

Fail 24 Jul 2019 175,504 miles

Central Rear Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits see emissions print out (8.2.1.2 (b))

Central Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded as marked ()

Offside Front power steering box weeping fluid

Pass 24 Jul 2018 167,729 miles

Central Front Bonnet second catch not apperant

Central Front bonnet wil not open [second catch ]

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel pipes corroded [as marked ] ()

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn as marked all bushes deteriated n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 162,492 miles

Front wiper only operates on maximum setting

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 5 Jul 2017 162,492 miles

Front wiper only operates on maximum setting

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 159,118 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 158,979 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 158,938 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 155,260 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

rear b/pipes over axle beginning to corrode

Fail 7 Apr 2011 149,428 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 149,428 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 141,915 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 135,360 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 129,668 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 123,424 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 120,616 miles

front tyres getting low †o/s front brake disc slightly distorted † power steering pump slight leak

Fail 11 Apr 2006 120,616 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

front tyres getting low †o/s front brake disc slightly distorted † power steering pump slight 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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L116 MUJ is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 L116 MUJ, 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 L116 MUJ registered?

L116 MUJ is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 26 May 1994.

Is L116 MUJ safe to buy?

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