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L235 DKH

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

139,621 mi
Last recorded139,621 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2024
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL235 DKH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2024 139,621 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

oil leak

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

vehicle has been stood

Pass 14 Jan 2022 149,598 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 139,411 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 138,496 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 132,992 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jan 2019 132,992 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 127,862 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2017 123,329 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2017 123,139 miles

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 117,999 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 113,060 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 113,060 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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)

Fail 31 Jan 2014 107,659 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 107,659 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2013 103,340 miles

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

centre exhaust rubbers in a poor condition

Pass 14 Jan 2012 98,023 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 93,977 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 93,977 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 89,521 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 83,669 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 79,314 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 71,587 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2005 65,444 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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L235 DKH is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 L235 DKH, 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 L235 DKH registered?

L235 DKH is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 23 March 1994.

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