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L951 WAV

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

162,639 mi
Last recorded162,639 miles
Recorded on9 May 2009
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL951 WAV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 9 May 2009 162,639 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 9 May 2009 162,639 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 149,445 miles

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

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 144,325 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 WAV is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WAV, 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 WAV registered?

L951 WAV is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 3 June 1994.

Is L951 WAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L951 WAV shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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