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L425 YRP

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

126,614 mi
Last recorded126,614 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2018
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL425 YRP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2018 126,614 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2018 126,614 miles

Anti-lock braking system component missing (3.4.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 124,923 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 124,915 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

pad light flashing

Pass 15 Jan 2016 123,974 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 122,646 miles

Oil leak

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pad warning light illumanted

exhaust middle box corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2014 121,221 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 121,107 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 116,302 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Mar 2012 113,397 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 113,397 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

warning lamp on dash on !

wiper will not self park

Pass 9 Mar 2011 105,959 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 97,231 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2009 86,879 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS IN POOR CONDITION

EXHAUST GETTING THIN IN PLACES

Fail 31 Mar 2009 86,879 miles

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

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS IN POOR CONDITION

EXHAUST GETTING THIN IN PLACES

Pass 14 Dec 2007 86,148 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 84,904 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2005 81,855 miles

Centre Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Oct 2005 81,855 miles

Centre Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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L425 YRP is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 L425 YRP, 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 L425 YRP registered?

L425 YRP is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 January 1994.

Is L425 YRP safe to buy?

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