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L381 OEO

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,436 mi
Last recorded103,436 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL381 OEO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2018 103,436 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 100,878 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 96,553 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 92,023 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

centre exhaust rubber split

play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 4 Mar 2014 87,214 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Mar 2014 87,214 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Mar 2013 83,237 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2012 83,227 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2012 83,227 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 83,199 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

centre exhaust mounting rubber split

Fail 11 Apr 2011 83,199 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

centre exhaust mounting rubber split

Pass 9 Apr 2010 80,779 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 69,985 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 64,208 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 61,980 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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L381 OEO is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L381 OEO, 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 L381 OEO?

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What year was L381 OEO registered?

L381 OEO is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 January 1994.

Is L381 OEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for L381 OEO shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L381 OEO have outstanding finance?

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