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SLZ 9137

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

132,073 mi
Last recorded132,073 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2024
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSLZ 9137
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2024 132,073 miles

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Gearbox cooler pipe heavily corroded

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear - heavily perished in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 130,225 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Nov 2020 130,225 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Aug 2020 130,214 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking within tread patterns (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal cracking and splitting

Pass 15 Aug 2019 129,149 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2019 129,149 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 128,595 miles

Coil spring corroded all coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Apr 2017 126,417 miles

Advise parking brake effort 18%

Both centre exhaust boxes detriorated

Both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges.

Pass 21 Jun 2016 121,604 miles

exhaust system outer skins corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2015 113,627 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Jun 2015 113,622 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jul 2014 109,180 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

exhaust heavily corroded and skinning but secure and not blowing

Pass 30 Apr 2012 108,451 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 108,449 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 19 May 2011 106,599 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 103,599 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 103,599 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 97,827 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 92,220 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 87,140 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 83,542 miles

advise exhaust heat sheild corroded.

advise n/s/f wheel bearing slight play.

Pass 31 Oct 2005 73,300 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 9137 is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 9137, 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 9137 registered?

SLZ 9137 is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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