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L264 APJ

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,249 mi
Last recorded142,249 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2019
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL264 APJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2019 142,249 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 141,752 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 141,612 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear - at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

mid exhaust silencer box outer casing corroded off

Pass 20 Jun 2015 140,982 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 140,966 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2013 136,572 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

rust and pitting on brake discs

silencer outer casings corroded and split

Pass 7 Aug 2013 136,572 miles

rust and pitting on brake discs

silencer outer casings corroded and split

Pass 23 Jul 2012 136,564 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 135,526 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 132,066 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 132,066 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 131,947 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 130,027 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 130,027 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

bad engine mifire cat test not caried out could have damaged engine

Pass 31 May 2007 128,609 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 128,605 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 May 2006 114,304 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 114,304 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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L264 APJ is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L264 APJ, 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 L264 APJ registered?

L264 APJ is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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