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L991 BWD

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

107,093 mi
Last recorded107,093 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2021
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL991 BWD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2021 107,093 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 101,089 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2020 104,965 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge of tread

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside steering arm

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

Fail 2 Nov 2020 104,963 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge of tread

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside steering arm

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 103,103 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

exhaust system deteriorating

slight play in steering system

Pass 30 Oct 2018 101,840 miles

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

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

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

slight play in steering arms

Pass 6 Nov 2017 101,182 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge of tread

Offside Front tyre wearing on both edge's of tread

Oil leak ()

all four tyre's cracking in tread

slight play in nearside steering arm and steering box

Pass 12 Oct 2016 100,018 miles

Front front parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak engine and gearbox ()

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

exhaust system corroding/ deteriorating

slight play in nearside steering arm's

Pass 9 Nov 2015 99,209 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside steering arm has slight play

engine and rear diff oil leak

Fail 9 Nov 2015 99,209 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside steering arm has slight play

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine and rear diff oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2014 96,067 miles

Oil leak

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 90,968 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2012 81,301 miles

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 20 Feb 2011 65,534 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 56,195 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 55,599 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 53,543 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 51,133 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 42,152 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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L991 BWD is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 L991 BWD, 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 L991 BWD registered?

L991 BWD is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 29 March 1994.

Is L991 BWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for L991 BWD shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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