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L165 LBE

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,545 mi
Last recorded59,545 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL165 LBE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 59,545 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement age related splits (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement age related splits (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox feed pipe/hose (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2025 59,544 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted chords exposed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement age related splits (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement age related splits (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox feed pipe/hose (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 55,154 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 54,027 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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L165 LBE is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 L165 LBE, 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 L165 LBE registered?

L165 LBE is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 4 May 1994.

Is L165 LBE safe to buy?

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