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L33 RGB

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

102,492 mi
Last recorded102,492 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2020
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL33 RGB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2020 102,492 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 102,492 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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))

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

steering stiff lock to lock

Fail 10 Oct 2018 102,492 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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))

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

steering stiff lock to lock

Pass 11 Oct 2017 102,492 miles

Offside rear tyre low on edges

Oil leak

Steering stiff when turning from roadwheels

Pass 10 Nov 2016 101,287 miles

offside rear tyre low on edges

oil leak

Pass 9 Nov 2015 99,722 miles

centre exhaust rubber broke but exhaust still supported

Fail 2 Nov 2015 99,690 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

centre exhaust rubber broke but exhaust still supported

Pass 13 Nov 2014 98,041 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2013 96,341 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 94,338 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 92,655 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 90,215 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 87,107 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2009 86,976 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front tyres worn on outer edges

offside front position lamp dim

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 83,588 miles

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

advise front noplate poor condition

Pass 30 Oct 2007 79,542 miles

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

n/s/r tyre side wall perrished

Pass 31 Oct 2006 78,307 miles

N/S/R TYRE SIDE WALLS PERRISHING

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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L33 RGB is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 L33 RGB, 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 L33 RGB registered?

L33 RGB is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 18 February 1994.

Is L33 RGB safe to buy?

The MOT history for L33 RGB shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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