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SLZ 7891

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

141,461 mi
Last recorded141,461 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2015
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSLZ 7891
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2015 141,461 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

coolant loss

rear diff leaking oil

Fail 15 Jul 2015 141,461 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

coolant loss

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 25 Jul 2014 132,436 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 132,436 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Inner Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 121,310 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2011 121,282 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 121,001 miles

centre exhaust starting to rust

exhaust heatshields rusty and slightly loose

front and rear tyre treads starting to wear on edges

front antiroll bar starting to rust

front lower suspension wishbones inner bushes starting to crack/ perish

handbrake performance slightly low

metal brake pipes/ unions starting to rust

oil leak

rear brake hoses starting to perish

rear suspension bushes starting to crack/ perish

Pass 13 Feb 2009 120,631 miles

brake hoses starting to perish

exhaust and heatshields starting to rust

front antiroll bar starting to rust

handbrake performance slightly low

indicator siderepeators starting to discolour

metal brake unions starting to rust

nearside front tyre tread starting to wear on edges

nearside rear tyre tread wearing low on edges

offside front tyre tread inner edge starting to wear

oil leak

Pass 25 Jan 2008 120,180 miles

both front tyre treads inner edges worn to 2mm

both indicator siderepeators starting to discolour

exhaust starting to rust

handbrake performance slightly low

nearside rear tyre tread outer edge worn to 2mm

Pass 19 Jan 2007 119,376 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 115,889 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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SLZ 7891 is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SLZ 7891, 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 SLZ 7891 registered?

SLZ 7891 is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 May 1994.

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