MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
147,248 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
small patches of underside corrosion
Offside Rear Slight binding of brake
Rear exhaust poor condition
Sill covers fitted
Some general underbody corrosion
Non structural corrosion to o/s outer sill
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
exhaust corroded
exhaust corroded
all tyres low & exhaust rusty
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
bonnet catches difficult to lock further investigation advised.
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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L229 LEC is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 L229 LEC, 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 L229 LEC registered?
L229 LEC is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 4 February 1994.
Is L229 LEC safe to buy?
The MOT history for L229 LEC shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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