MOT Status
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105,012 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front tyre VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both front shock absorber top mounts deteriorated
fuel pipes corroded at rear
o/s/f tyre and both rear tyres old and perished 225/55/16
Nearside Front tyre close to limit
Offside Front rigid brake pipe in wheel arch corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
all tyres very old
both front shock absorber top mounts deteriorated
o/s/f and both rear tyres perished 225/55/16
Nearside Front Lower lower ball joint area signs of corrosion
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge RIGHT ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Lower ball joint signs of corrosion around joint area
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower ball joint signs of corrosion around joint area
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front rust deposits lower ball joint area
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front rust deposits lower ball joint area
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working x2 (1.1.C.1d)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
boot lid does not fasten
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Emissions not tested engine misfiring (7.3.A.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Oil leak
underneath corroded
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Oil leak
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
advise power streeing pipes surface corrsion
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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L122 DPM is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 L122 DPM, 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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L122 DPM is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1994.
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