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L6 ORR

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

96,757 mi
Last recorded96,757 miles
Recorded on16 May 2014
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL6 ORR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2014 96,757 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 96,755 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 96,695 miles

front tyres worn on edges & perishing

rear brake pipes corroding

scratches to screen

slight play in steering joints

wiper only working on fast speed setting

Fail 11 Jun 2013 96,695 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front tyres worn on edges & perishing

rear brake pipes corroding

scratches to screen

slight play in steering joints

wiper only working on fast speed setting

Pass 25 Oct 2010 95,960 miles

N/S/F and O/S/F Tyres deteriated / splitting in tread

O/S/R Brake slightly binding

Oil leak

Fail 25 Oct 2010 95,960 miles

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

N/S/F and O/S/F Tyres deteriated / splitting in tread

O/S/R Brake slightly binding

Oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2009 95,245 miles

N/S/F Tyre perished/ splitting in tread, also tyre tread at 2mm

N/S/F and O/S/F top mountings deteriated

N/S/R Tyre perished/ splitting in tread

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

O/S/F Tyre perished/ splitting in tread

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Nov 2009 95,245 miles

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

N/S/F Tyre perished/ splitting in tread, also tyre tread at 2mm

N/S/F and O/S/F top mountings deteriated

N/S/R Tyre perished/ splitting in tread

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

O/S/F Tyre perished/ splitting in tread

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 93,903 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2007 92,345 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 87,386 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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L6 ORR is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 L6 ORR, 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 L6 ORR registered?

L6 ORR is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 25 February 1994.

Is L6 ORR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L6 ORR shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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