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L941 PRE

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

115,818 mi
Last recorded115,818 miles
Recorded on18 May 2021
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL941 PRE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2021 115,818 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 115,346 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 114,562 miles

side skirts and under cover trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 6 Mar 2019 114,552 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

side skirts and under cover trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 24 Jan 2018 114,089 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 113,528 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 113,001 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 112,673 miles

exhaust rear flange deteriorated

Fail 7 Nov 2014 112,673 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust rear flange deteriorated

Pass 29 Oct 2013 112,591 miles

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

n/s/f tyre staring to perish

o/s/f tyre staring to perish

Fail 28 Oct 2013 112,591 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

n/s/f tyre staring to perish

o/s/f tyre staring to perish

Pass 2 Nov 2012 111,151 miles

both rear brake flexi hoses shrouds starting to corrode

both rear tyres worn to 3mm

srs light on

Fail 31 Oct 2012 111,151 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both rear brake flexi hoses shrouds starting to corrode

both rear tyres worn to 3mm

srs light on

Pass 6 Oct 2011 109,543 miles

airbag warning light on

Pass 21 Oct 2010 109,396 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Plastic undershield and sill trims fitted

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

n/s/f brake disc has surface corrosion

o/s/f brake disc has surface corrosion

Pass 28 Oct 2009 109,288 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 109,083 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 108,704 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 107,375 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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L941 PRE is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 L941 PRE, 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 L941 PRE registered?

L941 PRE is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L941 PRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for L941 PRE shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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