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L120 RNV

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

102,717 mi
Last recorded102,717 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2021
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL120 RNV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2021 102,717 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 102,671 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 101,822 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 97,581 miles

Offside front top shocker rubber mounting starting to crack/spilt , perish .

Pass 29 Mar 2017 94,537 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 90,812 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2016 90,812 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 86,741 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2014 83,065 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 83,065 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 79,680 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 5 Apr 2012 74,465 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 70,082 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 64,109 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2010 64,095 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 59,376 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 53,260 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 50,927 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 49,901 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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L120 RNV is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L120 RNV, 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 L120 RNV registered?

L120 RNV is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 3 February 1994.

Is L120 RNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L120 RNV shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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