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L162 OSA

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Grey Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2023
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

97,124 mi
Last recorded97,124 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2022
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL162 OSA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2022 97,124 miles

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

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 96,618 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 96,189 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 96,176 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 94,904 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 94,903 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 93,116 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 91,438 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Aug 2016 91,437 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Aug 2015 90,054 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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L162 OSA is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 L162 OSA, 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 L162 OSA registered?

L162 OSA is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L162 OSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for L162 OSA shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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