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L850 LUR

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

88,635 mi
Last recorded88,635 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2014
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL850 LUR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2014 88,635 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 5 Apr 2013 85,773 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 85,773 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 83,252 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 79,499 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 76,868 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 76,251 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 73,922 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 69,347 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 69,239 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2006 69,234 miles

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

Strong advise, long travel on parking brake pedal.

Strong advise, play in nearside front suspension lower ball joint.

Pass 8 Dec 2005 67,116 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

parking brake efforts only just passed.

rear exhaust join corroded.

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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L850 LUR 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 L850 LUR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L850 LUR registered?

L850 LUR is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 29 April 1994.

Is L850 LUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L850 LUR shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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