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L160 NTO

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

70,157 mi
Last recorded70,157 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL160 NTO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 70,157 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 70,149 miles

Front suspension components corroded

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))

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2023 70,139 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 70,107 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front air con unit corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2021 70,107 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))

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front air con unit corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2020 70,086 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 70,052 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 70,004 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 70,004 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 May 2016 69,345 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 68,876 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 68,876 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 68,181 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 68,060 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 67,922 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 67,903 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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L160 NTO is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 L160 NTO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L160 NTO?

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What year was L160 NTO registered?

L160 NTO is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L160 NTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for L160 NTO shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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