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F4 LPR

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

84,861 mi
Last recorded84,861 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF4 LPR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 84,861 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 81,383 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 78,197 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 77,104 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 77,104 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and low on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure low on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 75,999 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 74,927 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 73,184 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 18 Sep 2018 68,515 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective bracket corroded but secure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 64,240 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 59,798 miles

middle exhaust bracket corroded - exhaust to gearbox

Pass 12 Oct 2015 55,305 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 49,532 miles

Offside front tyre tread worn on inner edge

Rear exhaust joint corroded

Fail 2 Jan 2015 49,532 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front tyre tread worn on inner edge

Rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2014 49,346 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 49,339 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 49,308 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 49,232 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 49,049 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 48,916 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 48,791 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 48,381 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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F4 LPR is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 F4 LPR, 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 F4 LPR registered?

F4 LPR is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is F4 LPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for F4 LPR shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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