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L122 DPM

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,012 mi
Last recorded105,012 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL122 DPM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 105,012 miles

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 15 May 2025 105,012 miles

Nearside Front tyre VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT

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

both front shock absorber top mounts deteriorated

fuel pipes corroded at rear

o/s/f tyre and both rear tyres old and perished 225/55/16

Pass 14 May 2024 105,012 miles

Nearside Front tyre close to limit

Offside Front rigid brake pipe in wheel arch corroded

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

all tyres very old

both front shock absorber top mounts deteriorated

o/s/f and both rear tyres perished 225/55/16

Pass 9 May 2023 105,012 miles

Nearside Front Lower lower ball joint area signs of corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge RIGHT ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 16 May 2022 105,012 miles

Nearside Front Lower ball joint signs of corrosion around joint area

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Fail 13 May 2022 105,012 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower ball joint signs of corrosion around joint area

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 105,012 miles

Nearside Front rust deposits lower ball joint area

Fail 3 Feb 2021 105,012 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front rust deposits lower ball joint area

Pass 10 May 2019 103,256 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 102,050 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 102,048 miles

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

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 5 Apr 2018 102,009 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working x2 (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

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

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

boot lid does not fasten

Fail 23 Mar 2018 101,984 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Emissions not tested engine misfiring (7.3.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2016 101,923 miles

underneath corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2014 101,797 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 101,365 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 May 2013 101,365 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 4 May 2012 100,981 miles

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2011 100,624 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 100,624 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 100,246 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2009 99,667 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2008 99,288 miles

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

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

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

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

advise power streeing pipes surface corrsion

Pass 7 Mar 2007 98,146 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 98,146 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 96,640 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 96,410 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

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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L122 DPM is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L122 DPM, 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 L122 DPM registered?

L122 DPM is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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