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L720 HYF

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

35,175 mi
Last recorded35,175 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2021
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL720 HYF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2021 35,175 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2020 34,340 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2020 34,340 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 33,753 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 32,892 miles

Sill covers fitted, full inspection not possible

Pass 30 Mar 2017 32,122 miles

Both front coil springs rusting.

Nearside Rear Tyre has age cracking on outer side wall.

Plastic sill covers fitted ,so full inspection not possible.

Pass 20 Jan 2016 31,865 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 29,328 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 28,070 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 27,317 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 27,317 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2012 25,617 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 24,330 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 22,662 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 21,496 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 21,033 miles

srs lamp on at all times

Pass 7 Nov 2006 20,495 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 18,408 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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L720 HYF is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 L720 HYF, 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 L720 HYF registered?

L720 HYF is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 26 May 1994.

Is L720 HYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for L720 HYF shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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