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L913 JMO

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

93,768 mi
Last recorded93,768 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2011
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL913 JMO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2011 93,768 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 91,813 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2010 91,813 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 89,541 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 87,388 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jun 2008 87,388 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 May 2007 85,993 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 May 2007 85,993 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 84,373 miles
Pass 25 May 2005 73,822 miles

rear number plate marked †bonnet sound proving loose †engine oil leak †diff oil leak †both rear tyres wearing on edges † †

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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L913 JMO 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 70%.

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 L913 JMO, 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 L913 JMO registered?

L913 JMO is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 4 July 1994.

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