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L205 OEO

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

86,642 mi
Last recorded86,642 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL205 OEO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 86,642 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2024 85,760 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 85,605 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 84,976 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 84,799 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 84,228 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 83,210 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 81,375 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 80,757 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 Sep 2017 80,753 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 Sep 2017 80,753 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 79,110 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak

rear differential leak

Pass 27 Aug 2015 77,888 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Aug 2015 77,888 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 76,322 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2013 74,767 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Sep 2013 74,767 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 73,948 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 73,159 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 72,212 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Sep 2010 72,212 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 71,155 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 69,333 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Sep 2007 67,094 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 67,094 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 64,371 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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L205 OEO is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 L205 OEO, 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 L205 OEO registered?

L205 OEO is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 June 1994.

Is L205 OEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for L205 OEO shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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