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L740 WWP

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

109,367 mi
Last recorded109,367 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2021
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL740 WWP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2021 109,367 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 x front to rear -At rear by subframe. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Severely deteriorated in main tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Severely deteriorated in main tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 108,748 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 101,937 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 100,948 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 94,064 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak contaminating underside of vehicle.

Fail 13 Apr 2012 94,064 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak contaminating underside of vehicle.

Pass 15 Sep 2010 92,355 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 87,733 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 82,627 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 82,228 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine/gearbox oil leaks

Pass 16 Jul 2007 75,362 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 70,000 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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L740 WWP is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 L740 WWP, 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 L740 WWP registered?

L740 WWP is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 January 1994.

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