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L101 BRT

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

89,945 mi
Last recorded89,945 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL101 BRT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 89,945 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 88,990 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 87,306 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 84,491 miles

wax oiled on underside

Pass 17 Nov 2022 84,480 miles

underside wax oiled

Pass 15 Oct 2021 84,339 miles

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

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

Wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

brake fluid, slightly dis-coloured

exhaust system, slight deterioration

under trays, engine and sill covers fitted, limiting view

underside of vehicle coated in wax oil

Pass 3 Nov 2020 84,248 miles

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

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

engine ands sill covers, and under trays fitted, limiting view

exhaust system, slight deterioration

underside coated in wax oil

Pass 28 Oct 2019 84,012 miles

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

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

engine and sill covers , and under trays fitted, limiting view

exhaust system, slightly deteriorated in places

underside of vehicle, coated in wax oil

Pass 10 Oct 2018 83,630 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body/chassis member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

centre exhaust silencer box, slightly deteriorated

engine, sill covers and under trays fitted, limiting view.

Pass 3 Nov 2017 82,790 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body/chassis member (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak minor

centre exhaust silencer

engine covers, sill covers and under trays fitted, limiting view

Pass 27 Oct 2016 81,784 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s front (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body/chassis member (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened recommend replace (3.5.1i)

centre exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

engine covers, sill covers and under trays fitted, limiting view

exhaust KAT silencer, heat shield deteriorated,, recommend attention

parking brake performance 16%, mot min pass mark 16%,, recommend check

Pass 6 Nov 2015 81,446 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play both front wheel bearings (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body member (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened recommend replace (3.5.1i)

centre exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

front undertray and sill covers fitted, limiting view

parking brake performance 18%, mot min pass mark 16%,, recommend check

Fail 3 Nov 2015 81,446 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play both front wheel bearings (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body member (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened recommend replace (3.5.1i)

centre exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

front undertray and sill covers fitted, limiting view

parking brake performance 18%, mot min pass mark 16%,, recommend check

Pass 24 Jan 2015 80,442 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

centre exhaust silencer showing signs of slight deterioration

exhaust catalytic convertor silencer, heat shield, partially missing and remainder loose

front undertray fitted, limiting view

minor oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2013 77,062 miles

exhaust very rusty

Pass 28 Jun 2012 76,868 miles

both nearside tyre walls scuffed and perished

exhaist fouling rear stabilizer

missfire when engine hot

mounting on centre silencer rusted away

nearside rear tyre cut in wall

seems to be alarge volume of water in exhaust gasses

Pass 21 Jun 2011 75,549 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 72,724 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 70,515 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 68,210 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 68,199 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 66,214 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Feb 2007 66,214 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 58,580 miles

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

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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)

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

wiper only working on full speed

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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L101 BRT is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 L101 BRT, 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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L101 BRT is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 25 February 1994.

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