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L16 AMG

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,132 mi
Last recorded97,132 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL16 AMG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 97,132 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 93,830 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 93,300 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 93,288 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective lens cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2018 93,288 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective lens cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working bad earth (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2014 92,958 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f & n/s/r & o/s/f tyres cracking & getting low

Pass 20 Jun 2013 91,865 miles

Both front tyres close to limit on outer edges.

OSF shock absorber leaking.

Rear tyres 2.0mm and bald on inner edges.

Fail 18 Jul 2012 91,823 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

air bag light on

Fail 5 Jan 2012 91,810 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Oct 2009 91,088 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 91,084 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 30 Jul 2009 91,076 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 87,051 miles

Nearside Rear 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 Aug 2007 84,614 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 76,793 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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L16 AMG is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 L16 AMG, 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 L16 AMG registered?

L16 AMG is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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