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L141 PNV

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

104,853 mi
Last recorded104,853 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2023
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL141 PNV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2023 104,853 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Fail 26 May 2023 104,848 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 104,212 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre exhaust rubber mount cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

suspension metal pipe work slightly corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2022 104,211 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

suspension metal pipe work slightly corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2019 103,947 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 103,338 miles

Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension pipes slightly corroded (2.4.D.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 102,788 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f suspension pipes slightly corroded

Fail 13 Apr 2017 102,788 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

n/s/f and o/s/f suspension pipes slightly corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2016 101,677 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 101,091 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 100,470 miles

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

all steel suspension pipes slightly corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2013 100,470 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

all steel suspension pipes slightly corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2011 98,258 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 72,861 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2009 93,944 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2008 91,087 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2008 91,087 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 88,076 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 88,076 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 13 May 2006 83,533 miles

slight fluid weep from rear self levelling suspension component

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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L141 PNV is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 L141 PNV, 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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L141 PNV is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 21 January 1994.

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