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L649 DFD

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

60,934 mi
Last recorded60,934 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2021
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL649 DFD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2021 60,934 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 60,703 miles

Front Sound deadening material not fully secure under bonnet material deteriorating (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 60,698 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water in headlamp (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 60,412 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2018 60,412 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2016 60,248 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 60,245 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 60,156 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 60,083 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 60,083 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2011 59,904 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 58,028 miles

both front brake disks slightly worn

both rear brake disks slightly worn

n/s/f tyre tread low

rear exaust corroded

slight play noted in both front wheel bearings

Pass 30 Mar 2009 56,286 miles

Front wiperblade slightly deteriorated

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 55,250 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 54,417 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 53,910 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2006 53,910 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside 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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L649 DFD is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 L649 DFD, 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 L649 DFD registered?

L649 DFD is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 May 1994.

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