MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,905 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front head light stone chip
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres (5.2.3 (e))
chips all over front screen
exhaust very poor condition
very rusty under side off car all parts
Oil leak ()
middle exhaust box very rusty around joints
vehicle is starting to rust on under side
rear silencer rusting
near side and off side front tyres wearing on edge
oil leak
slight damage to off side rear tyre at bead wall
some deterioration to middle silencer
Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
exhaust rusty at back end
under car rusty all over
knock from offside front shocker/top mount when streering rocked from side to side
nearside headlamp lens damaged
wiper blade rubber split
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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L173 WAV is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.
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 L173 WAV, 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 L173 WAV registered?
L173 WAV is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 24 February 1994.
Is L173 WAV safe to buy?
The MOT history for L173 WAV shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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