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L149 SGU

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

95,365 mi
Last recorded95,365 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL149 SGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 95,365 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 95,335 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 95,192 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 95,000 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Fog light not working.

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 94,431 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Fog light not working.

Fail 9 Oct 2018 94,431 miles

Central Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Fog light not working.

Pass 6 Oct 2017 93,964 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 93,248 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 92,915 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 May 2014 87,994 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 78,400 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 78,355 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 77,316 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 75,945 miles

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

O/S front foglamp n/w

Oil leak

Oil leak from differential

Pass 25 Mar 2009 75,945 miles

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

O/S front foglamp n/w

Oil leak

Oil leak from differential

Pass 28 Mar 2008 74,246 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 72,412 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 70,716 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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L149 SGU is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 L149 SGU, 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 L149 SGU registered?

L149 SGU is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 April 1994.

Is L149 SGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L149 SGU shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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