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L968 BJU

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

71,901 mi
Last recorded71,901 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2023
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL968 BJU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2023 71,901 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2023 71,897 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure rubber mount snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front fog lights not lit

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively loom insecure and rubbing on steering (1.6 (d))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 71,819 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front fog light not lit

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

exhaust rubber split but system is secure

wipers only work on one speed

Fail 17 Mar 2022 71,803 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective centre rubber broke but system secure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded off side and near side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front fog light not lit

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded off side and near side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

wipers only work on fast speed

Pass 24 May 2017 71,570 miles

All four road springs becoming corroded

Pass 13 May 2015 71,354 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 71,111 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

center exhaust rubber perished

nearside front fog light inop

Fail 3 Jun 2014 71,111 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

center exhaust rubber perished

nearside front fog light inop

Pass 22 May 2013 70,365 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 May 2013 70,365 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 63,184 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 63,184 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs & pads worn low

Pass 19 May 2010 61,051 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 58,166 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 56,253 miles

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

SRS light on.

Pass 29 Sep 2006 56,253 miles

SRS light on.

Pass 22 Aug 2005 48,236 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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L968 BJU is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 L968 BJU, 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 L968 BJU registered?

L968 BJU is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 14 March 1994.

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