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L857 HYO

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,474 mi
Last recorded130,474 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2023
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL857 HYO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2023 130,474 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2020

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 130,468 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both. (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2017 130,468 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both. (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2014 123,128 miles

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

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

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 24 May 2013 116,176 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 May 2012 112,470 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 May 2011 103,419 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 May 2010 93,824 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 93,824 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 May 2009 85,906 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2008 76,474 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 68,755 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 68,755 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 May 2006 64,204 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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L857 HYO is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L857 HYO, 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 L857 HYO registered?

L857 HYO is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 15 April 1994.

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