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L650 KBW

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

100,744 mi
Last recorded100,744 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2022
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL650 KBW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2022 100,744 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 100,743 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 100,742 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 100,742 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2018 100,742 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 100,671 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 100,675 miles

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

Offside 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 6 Jan 2015 99,695 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Dec 2014 99,692 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jan 2014 99,221 miles

Major coolant leak.

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Dec 2013 99,217 miles

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

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

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

Major coolant leak.

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 98,159 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 98,107 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 97,847 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 97,843 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 97,613 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 97,433 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 97,348 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 97,118 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 95,424 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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L650 KBW is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 L650 KBW, 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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L650 KBW is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 24 March 1994.

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