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L840 LCK

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

105,445 mi
Last recorded105,445 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL840 LCK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2019 105,445 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 105,319 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 104,085 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 100,702 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

oil leak

Fail 31 Mar 2016 100,702 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2015 98,714 miles

rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 31 Mar 2014 94,773 miles

center mirror slightly insecure

Pass 29 Mar 2013 93,821 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 91,178 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 90,263 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 15 Apr 2011 90,251 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 87,428 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside rear wheel rim slight damage.

Pass 1 May 2009 89,531 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 80,082 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 78,330 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2006 75,645 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 75,645 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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L840 LCK is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 L840 LCK, 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 L840 LCK registered?

L840 LCK is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L840 LCK safe to buy?

The MOT history for L840 LCK shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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