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L212 JHM

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

160,171 mi
Last recorded160,171 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL212 JHM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2018 160,171 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 160,008 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 157,861 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 22 Sep 2014 157,469 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 157,469 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 154,406 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 154,406 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 145,512 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 19 Nov 2012 145,512 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Nov 2011 137,686 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 126,450 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre worn very low on the inside edge

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 114,539 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 100,870 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 89,030 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 87,251 miles

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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L212 JHM is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L212 JHM, 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 L212 JHM registered?

L212 JHM is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 8 July 1994.

Is L212 JHM safe to buy?

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