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L654 HYE

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Grey Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,527 mi
Last recorded72,527 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2011
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL654 HYE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2011 72,527 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 68,200 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 8 Feb 2010 68,157 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Feb 2009 63,971 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 63,970 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 58,587 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 54,491 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 52,325 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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L654 HYE is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L654 HYE, 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 L654 HYE registered?

L654 HYE is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 22 April 1994.

Is L654 HYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for L654 HYE shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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