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L920 ORC

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

105,966 mi
Last recorded105,966 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2022
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL920 ORC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2022 105,966 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2021 105,878 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2020 105,854 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 105,787 miles

near side front lower suspension joint rubber boot split

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge off side front tyre outer edge worn low (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near side front tyre outer edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

rear metal brake pipes rusting in places

Fail 5 Jun 2019 105,787 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near side front tyre outer edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge off side front tyre outer edge worn low (5.2.3 (e))

near side front lower suspension joint rubber boot split

rear metal brake pipes rusting in places

Pass 11 Jun 2018 105,738 miles

off side and near side front tyres outer edges worn very low

Pass 10 Jun 2017 104,545 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges.

Exhaust boxes slightly deteriorated.

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

Pass 31 May 2016 103,654 miles

exhaust corroded in places

rear brake pipe slightly corroded

wipers smear and only work on speed 3

Pass 5 Jun 2015 101,572 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 99,948 miles

Both rear brake hoses starting to perrish

Both rear brake pipes corroded

OSF Shock absorber corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2013 97,724 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 97,065 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated due to corrosion

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

Fail 12 Jun 2012 97,065 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

All brake pads worn

Exhaust system deteriorated due to corrosion

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 96,090 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2010 94,765 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pads low front and rear

Power steering noise on turns

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 94,765 miles

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

Pads low front and rear

Power steering noise on turns

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 89,226 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 87,660 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 87,178 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 85,560 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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L920 ORC is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 L920 ORC, 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 L920 ORC registered?

L920 ORC is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 12 May 1994.

Is L920 ORC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L920 ORC shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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