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L500 SLL

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

96,097 mi
Last recorded96,097 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2023
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL500 SLL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2023 96,097 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake pedal spongy

Fail 6 Apr 2023 95,992 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to fuel leak, near exhaust system. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Fuel system component leaking Fuel tank area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/55 R16 cuts on inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached Top attachment and misting of oil. (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached Top attachment and misting of oil. (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal feels spongy

Front heat shield deteriorated

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 95,446 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 95,328 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 95,255 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 95,004 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 95,004 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 94,671 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 93,870 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 93,084 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 92,057 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 90,344 miles

both rear brake hoses slightly perished

small stone chip in zone A of windscreen

Pass 30 May 2012 88,474 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 86,503 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 84,543 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 81,489 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

underside of veichle painted

Pass 28 Aug 2007 75,544 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 72,264 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2006 72,218 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

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

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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L500 SLL 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 84.2%.

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 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 L500 SLL, 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 L500 SLL registered?

L500 SLL is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L500 SLL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L500 SLL shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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