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L500 SNO

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Brown Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

88,139 mi
Last recorded88,139 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL500 SNO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2019 88,139 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 87,074 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 May 2018 87,066 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 82,080 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2016 79,031 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 79,031 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 78,677 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 78,141 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 78,098 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (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)

fuel pipes above diff etc. very corroded, advise replace

Pass 20 Jun 2013 77,893 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 77,684 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 77,582 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 77,358 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 76,223 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2008 73,290 miles

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

Mild corrosion on front disc's (inner Faces)

N/S/F Strut top bush spliting

O/S/F Wheel arch liner insecure

Pass 23 May 2007 72,800 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 72,800 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2006 69,873 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing down on inside edge

windscreen has repaired damage in zone A BORDERLINE PASS

Fail 3 May 2006 69,860 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

nearside rear tyre wearing down on inside edge

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 SNO is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Brown with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 L500 SNO, 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 SNO registered?

L500 SNO is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 June 1994.

Is L500 SNO safe to buy?

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