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L488 MJO

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

124,823 mi
Last recorded124,823 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2023
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL488 MJO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2023 124,823 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 124,740 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2022 124,726 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2019 124,644 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 124,553 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 124,211 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 123,726 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2013 123,494 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 May 2012 123,494 miles

Corrosion on brake pipes

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

Play/wear in suspension bushes

Fail 22 May 2012 123,494 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Corrosion on brake pipes

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

Play/wear in suspension bushes

Pass 27 Jul 2010 122,294 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 119,252 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 119,252 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 115,321 miles

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

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

small cuts in n/s rear tyre

Pass 13 Jun 2007 108,739 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 108,739 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 9,918 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2006 99,180 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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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L488 MJO is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 L488 MJO, 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 L488 MJO registered?

L488 MJO is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 13 May 1994.

Is L488 MJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for L488 MJO shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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