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L257 APH

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2023
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

88,177 mi
Last recorded88,177 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2022
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL257 APH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 4 Oct 2022 88,177 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 87,584 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 86,235 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 85,545 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 84,387 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 83,249 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 81,827 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 97,486 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 77,653 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 76,090 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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L257 APH is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L257 APH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L257 APH?

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What year was L257 APH registered?

L257 APH is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L257 APH safe to buy?

The MOT history for L257 APH shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L257 APH have outstanding finance?

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