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L777 HOT

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

111,266 mi
Last recorded111,266 miles
Recorded on30 May 2022
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL777 HOT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2022 111,266 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 108,244 miles
Fail 24 May 2021 108,244 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 107,417 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 105,126 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 103,492 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 102,050 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 102,049 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 102,048 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 100,008 miles

*** Strong Advice nearside front (inner) Track rod end ball joint has slight play

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

front Windscreen washer jet some not working but provides washer liquid to the front windscreen

Fail 28 May 2014 100,008 miles

*** Strong Advice nearside front (inner) Track rod end ball joint has slight play

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

front Windscreen washer jet some not working but provides washer liquid to the front windscreen

Pass 3 Sep 2013 97,983 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 5 Jul 2013 97,981 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Fail 21 Jun 2013 97,966 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 95,800 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 94,156 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 94,156 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 90,967 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 86,957 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 83,406 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 79,588 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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L777 HOT is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 L777 HOT, 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 L777 HOT registered?

L777 HOT is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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