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J4 ORL

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,606 mi
Last recorded71,606 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ4 ORL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 71,606 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024
Pass 29 Jul 2019 111,042 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 109,970 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 109,948 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Sep 2016 109,948 miles

Nearside Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Aug 2015 106,690 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 106,337 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

general condition represents the age of the vehicle

Pass 12 Aug 2014 106,337 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

general condition represents the age of the vehicle

Pass 26 Jul 2013 104,500 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 104,495 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 28 May 2012 97,029 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 97,028 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 94,621 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 91,251 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 25 May 2010 91,251 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 87,578 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

hand brake travel slightly high

Pass 23 Apr 2008 84,964 miles

Oil leak

hand brake travel sligh high

Pass 14 Apr 2007 80,289 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 70,893 miles

O/S/F tyre wearing low

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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J4 ORL is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J4 ORL, 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 J4 ORL registered?

J4 ORL is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is J4 ORL safe to buy?

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