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L292 NDT

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests31 (22 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71%

Mileage

121,942 mi
Last recorded121,942 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL292 NDT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

22 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 121,942 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Jul 2026 121,915 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Jun 2025 115,194 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2025 115,156 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 109,301 miles
Fail 29 May 2024 109,269 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 107,745 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 107,745 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 105,677 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 102,161 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 98,407 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 12 Apr 2019 98,351 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 98,029 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Apr 2018 98,029 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part brake pad wear wiring touching hose (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 May 2017 97,639 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

slight play in steering box

Fail 5 May 2017 97,639 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

slight play in steering box

Pass 6 May 2016 97,381 miles

EXHAUST OUTER SKIN CORRODED ON MIDDLE BOX

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

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

SILL COVERS FITTED

UNDER TRAY FITTED

Pass 21 May 2015 96,887 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 May 2015 96,812 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust rubber mount missing, however exhaust system adaquately supported

Pass 6 May 2014 96,271 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 96,271 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 95,665 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

exhaust system corroding

Pass 8 May 2012 94,695 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 93,480 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 92,940 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 92,573 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 91,982 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2007 91,142 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Apr 2007 91,142 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 88,417 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2005 79,548 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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L292 NDT is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.

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 L292 NDT, 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 L292 NDT registered?

L292 NDT is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 7 January 1994.

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