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L947 HOH

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2023
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

103,316 mi
Last recorded103,316 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2022
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL947 HOH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2022 103,316 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 103,316 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both lamps (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2018 102,906 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 102,598 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2013 100,656 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 97,938 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 97,938 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 4 May 2007 97,175 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 96,786 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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L947 HOH is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 L947 HOH, 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 L947 HOH registered?

L947 HOH is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 May 1994.

Is L947 HOH safe to buy?

The MOT history for L947 HOH shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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