MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
194,681 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking above driveshaft (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear both pipes ()
all suspension components front to rear both sides has corrosion
Front Both front tyres slightly worn on outer edges
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak ()
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Front Both front tyres slightly worn on outer edges
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak ()
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside (2.7.4)
Front coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Rear Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
parking brake just at required level of 16%
rear exhaust mounting missing but adequately supported ok
rear silencer replaced with straight pipe
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits centre to rear section (7.3.D.3)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside (2.7.4)
Front coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Rear Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
parking brake just at required level of 16%
exhaust rubbers split
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
exhaust rubbers split
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
rear brakes making noise
engine has oil leak
Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
engine has oil leak
brake pipe at rear of car is corroding
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
several brake pipes at rear getting corroded
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front brake pads getting low
wiper blade split at the end
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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L215 RDT is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 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 L215 RDT, 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 L215 RDT registered?
L215 RDT is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 15 February 1994.
Is L215 RDT safe to buy?
The MOT history for L215 RDT shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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