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Y857 ONY

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Grey Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2023
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

115,973 mi
Last recorded115,973 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2022
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY857 ONY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2022 115,973 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective moisture on inside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Nearside headlamp wiper missing

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust system outer skin corroded

Fail 25 Aug 2022 115,973 miles

Front Registration plate insecure snapped on one side (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/55R16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/55R16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective moisture on inside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Nearside headlamp wiper missing

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

exhaust system outer skin corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2021 113,359 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2021 113,276 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 110,883 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

wiper blade poor

Pass 8 Aug 2019 107,945 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn slightly on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

front number plate damaged

Fail 8 Aug 2019 107,945 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn slightly on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

front number plate damaged

Pass 9 Aug 2018 103,248 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened top mounts both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 96,925 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded

Exhaust sysyem deteriorated

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside reear brake hose ferrule corroded

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

Wipers only work on high speed

both rear shockabsorbers corroded close to excess

offside front shock absorber casing corroded close to excess

Fail 7 Aug 2017 96,925 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Fuel system component leaking Fuel pump/filter area (7.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both rear coil springs corroded

Exhaust sysyem deteriorated

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside reear brake hose ferrule corroded

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

Wipers only work on high speed

both rear shockabsorbers corroded close to excess

offside front shock absorber casing corroded close to excess

Pass 8 Aug 2016 90,698 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 90,698 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 84,570 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust mounting bracket broken

drivers door checkstrap not working

front exhaust stabiliser bracket broken

offside front tyre badly worn edge and tread worn to 2.0mm

Fail 11 Aug 2015 84,519 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust mounting bracket broken

drivers door checkstrap not working

front exhaust stabiliser bracket broken

front tyres badly worn edges and offside front worn to 2.0mm

Pass 23 Jul 2014 81,740 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 81,738 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2013 76,006 miles

rear tyres worn to 3mm

Fail 2 Aug 2013 76,006 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

brake pad warning lamp on

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Aug 2012 69,165 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Centre exhaust rubber mounting split!

Off side rear brake hose ferrals corroded!

Rear coil springs corroded

Rear suspension arm bushes worn & perished!

Fail 8 Aug 2012 69,165 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Centre exhaust rubber mounting split!

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Off side rear brake hose ferrals corroded!

Rear coil springs corroded

Rear suspension arm bushes worn & perished!

Pass 1 Aug 2011 64,133 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2010 58,099 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 56,829 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 56,812 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 53,880 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 53,880 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 49,708 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 49,706 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fail 4 Jul 2006 44,993 miles

Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 44,993 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2005 43,684 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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Y857 ONY is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 Y857 ONY, 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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Y857 ONY is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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