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L944 SEJ

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2023
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

112,986 mi
Last recorded112,986 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2022
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL944 SEJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2022 112,986 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Clear Lens (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Covered In Grease (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Sill Covers Fitted

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All Front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 112,624 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 112,624 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Feb 2019 112,619 miles

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 112,449 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Fail 20 Oct 2017 112,446 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 109,773 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

advise exhaust system corroded

advise front and rear brake discs corroded

advise suspension components corroded

Pass 13 May 2009 102,582 miles

wiper blade split

Fail 13 May 2009 102,582 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

wiper blade split

Pass 10 May 2008 98,328 miles

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

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

fluid on steering box

Pass 10 May 2007 91,129 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 82,891 miles

o/s/r lamp damaged

o/s/r of vehicle damaged

Fail 6 May 2006 82,891 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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L944 SEJ is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 L944 SEJ, 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 L944 SEJ registered?

L944 SEJ is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 February 1994.

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