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L194 APH

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

126,457 mi
Last recorded126,457 miles
Recorded on8 May 2011
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL194 APH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2011 126,457 miles
Fail 7 May 2011 126,457 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 108,697 miles

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

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

stonechip in n/s/f headlamp lens

Pass 15 Dec 2008 106,125 miles

Oil leak

stone chip in n/s headlamp lens

Pass 19 Dec 2007 100,536 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

n/s/f headlamp stone chipped

Pass 21 Dec 2006 94,998 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 89,915 miles

Rear Number Plate Starting to fade

oil leak

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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L194 APH is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 L194 APH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L194 APH?

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What year was L194 APH registered?

L194 APH is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 April 1994.

Is L194 APH safe to buy?

The MOT history for L194 APH shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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