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C13 LVE

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

79,750 mi
Last recorded79,750 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC13 LVE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 79,750 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 79,010 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 78,531 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 26 Oct 2023 78,531 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 78,339 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

undertray fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2021 77,947 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 77,483 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

undertray fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2019 77,380 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

undertray fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2018 77,220 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 77,035 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2016 76,924 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

oil leak

undertray fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2015 76,694 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 75,510 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Aug 2014 75,501 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2013 75,147 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 24 Aug 2012 74,488 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 73,732 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 73,732 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Jul 2010 73,444 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 72,950 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 72,388 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2007 71,759 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 70,886 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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C13 LVE 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 87%.

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 C13 LVE, 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 C13 LVE registered?

C13 LVE is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 7 June 1994.

Is C13 LVE safe to buy?

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