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L648 RJN

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Brown Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

136,652 mi
Last recorded136,652 miles
Recorded on27 May 2017
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL648 RJN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2017 136,652 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 136,305 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2016 136,305 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 135,848 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 135,517 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 134,721 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre has cut on outer sidewall not deep enough to reach the cords

steering box has slight leak

Pass 20 Jun 2012 133,606 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 16 Jul 2011 132,497 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 132,497 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2009 130,788 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 130,788 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside rear side wall has a deep cut.

Pass 16 Jun 2007 127,364 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 122,553 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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L648 RJN is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Brown with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 L648 RJN, 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

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What year was L648 RJN registered?

L648 RJN is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 9 May 1994.

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