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L148 RWC

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

95,152 mi
Last recorded95,152 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2016
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL148 RWC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2016 95,152 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 2 Jul 2015 94,826 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 94,826 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 94,149 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 93,292 miles

srs on

Pass 7 Apr 2011 91,725 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 91,380 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 90,187 miles

Advise n/s/f tyre inner wall slight damage.Advise damp interior.

Pass 29 Oct 2007 90,139 miles

All front and rear suspension components corroded

All rear suspension bushes starting to perish

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

N/s/f tyre inner side wall damaged but not to cords

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 90,072 miles

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

Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Nov 2006 90,073 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2005 89,935 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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L148 RWC is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 L148 RWC, 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 L148 RWC registered?

L148 RWC is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 18 March 1994.

Is L148 RWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L148 RWC shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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