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L825 KTH

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Grey Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

96,832 mi
Last recorded96,832 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2022
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL825 KTH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2022 96,832 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 96,782 miles

Exhaust system corroded but not leaking

Fail 25 May 2021 96,782 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 96,338 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 93,669 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 92,158 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 85,628 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Service brake only 53% Handbrake 16%

Pass 19 Jul 2014 81,633 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 79,449 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

advise o/s n/s rear tyres worn inner edge

advise rear diff leaking

advise sill covers fitted

Fail 20 Jun 2013 79,449 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

advise o/s n/s rear tyres worn inner edge

advise rear diff leaking

advise sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2012 78,041 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2011 77,857 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak

advise sill covers fitted

Pass 11 May 2010 75,300 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2009 72,691 miles

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

Wiper blade starting to split

Pass 3 Jun 2008 68,720 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 68,720 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2007 64,162 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 60,694 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 60,690 miles

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

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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L825 KTH is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 L825 KTH, 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 L825 KTH registered?

L825 KTH is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 10 March 1994.

Is L825 KTH safe to buy?

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