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L854 BRY

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2024
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,355 mi
Last recorded79,355 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2023
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL854 BRY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2023 79,355 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Central exhaust box corroded and deteriorated

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

corrosion to various suspension components

Fail 24 Jul 2023 79,354 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Central exhaust box corroded and deteriorated

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

corrosion to various suspension components

Pass 12 Aug 2015 79,350 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel all joints (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front brake pipe

centre exhaust deteriorated and corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2015 79,350 miles

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

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

centre exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2011 78,179 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 77,078 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 76,899 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 76,243 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 May 2007 73,966 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 70,320 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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L854 BRY is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L854 BRY, 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 L854 BRY registered?

L854 BRY is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 25 February 1994.

Is L854 BRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for L854 BRY shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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