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L947 RMY

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,487 mi
Last recorded117,487 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2020
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL947 RMY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2020 117,487 miles

Both front wings corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2019 117,410 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

all four tyres wearing on inner edges , tread not cut as deep

both front wings corroded

general corrosion under body

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 2 Apr 2019 117,402 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

all four tyres wearing on inner edges , tread not cut as deep

both front wings corroded

general corrosion under body

rear exhaust box deteriorated

rear view mirror missing

Pass 3 Nov 2017 117,378 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2017 117,378 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 117,135 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 115,760 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 113,951 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 113,951 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 112,642 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 110,523 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 110,523 miles

Front Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 108,367 miles

oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2010 106,838 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Mar 2010 106,838 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 104,330 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 104,326 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 101,220 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

hand brake cable reqiure adjustment

washer bottle leaking

Pass 12 Mar 2007 96,769 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 96,769 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 93,459 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 RMY is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RMY, 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 RMY registered?

L947 RMY is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 11 April 1994.

Is L947 RMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for L947 RMY shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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