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L951 FTA

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

127,031 mi
Last recorded127,031 miles
Recorded on25 May 2017
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL951 FTA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 May 2017 127,031 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 126,626 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 126,626 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 126,556 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 126,556 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 May 2014 126,240 miles

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

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

n/s front tyre cut on sidewall

o/s rear tyre worn inside edge

Pass 2 Apr 2013 124,657 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 123,778 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 122,405 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 122,405 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 102,827 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 120,499 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jan 2009 119,140 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 117,462 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 117,461 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 112,329 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2005 110,350 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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L951 FTA is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 L951 FTA, 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 L951 FTA registered?

L951 FTA is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 20 May 1994.

Is L951 FTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for L951 FTA shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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