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L401 YCV

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

93,464 mi
Last recorded93,464 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2022
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL401 YCV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2022 93,464 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 93,330 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))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

rear sub-frame slightly corroded

Fail 9 Jul 2018 93,330 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

rear sub-frame slightly corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2017 92,958 miles

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

mid-section exhaust rubber broken

Fail 27 Apr 2017 92,958 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

mid-section exhaust rubber broken

Pass 31 Aug 2016 92,958 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 82,056 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 81,582 miles

Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 70,184 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 60,729 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2005 59,312 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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L401 YCV is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 L401 YCV, 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 L401 YCV?

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What year was L401 YCV registered?

L401 YCV is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 11 April 1994.

Is L401 YCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L401 YCV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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