MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,264 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
Nearside Front Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
umder chassie tray fitted
Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
Nearside Front Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
umder chassie tray fitted
Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
o/s/f tyre side wall has a cut
o/s/f window not working
Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
o/s/f tyre side wall has a cut
o/s/f window not working
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
slight play at n/s steering idle arm bush
slight wheel bearing play at o/s/f and o/s/r - require adjustment
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L144 PWU is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 L144 PWU, 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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L144 PWU is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 7 January 1994.
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