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L215 RDT

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

194,681 mi
Last recorded194,681 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2023
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL215 RDT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Jul 2023 194,681 miles

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))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 194,679 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear both pipes ()

all suspension components front to rear both sides has corrosion

Pass 17 Oct 2016 192,510 miles

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 ()

Fail 5 Oct 2016 192,510 miles

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 ()

Pass 29 Sep 2015 188,676 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2015 188,525 miles

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%

Pass 23 Sep 2014 185,303 miles

exhaust rubbers split

Fail 20 Sep 2014 185,303 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust rubbers split

Pass 21 Sep 2013 183,244 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2012 182,039 miles

rear brakes making noise

Pass 25 Oct 2011 180,597 miles

engine has oil leak

Fail 25 Oct 2011 180,594 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 175,445 miles

brake pipe at rear of car is corroding

Fail 1 Oct 2009 169,815 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 169,815 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 162,554 miles

several brake pipes at rear getting corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2007 153,963 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 146,364 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Oct 2005 140,288 miles

front brake pads getting low

wiper blade split at the end

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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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.

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