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L985 SJN

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

129,796 mi
Last recorded129,796 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2024
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL985 SJN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2024 129,796 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 129,640 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 129,303 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 127,175 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 126,516 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower arm ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 May 2019 126,446 miles

Offside Front Lower ball joint cover has small cut in gaiter but preventing grease from leaking.

Fail 4 May 2019 126,446 miles

Offside Front Lower ball joint cover has small cut in gaiter but preventing grease from leaking.

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 125,822 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 125,771 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 124,042 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 119,787 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 118,828 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 117,791 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2012 112,391 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 105,518 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2011 105,518 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 100,671 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

belly pan fitted unable to inspect bottom of the engine and front subframe

Fail 5 Mar 2010 100,671 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

belly pan fitted unable to inspect bottom of the engine and front subframe

Pass 18 Sep 2008 93,452 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 85,736 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Oct 2007 85,732 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 76,008 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2005 69,519 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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L985 SJN is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L985 SJN, 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 L985 SJN registered?

L985 SJN is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 14 April 1994.

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The MOT history for L985 SJN shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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