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L22 CDC

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

54,830 mi
Last recorded54,830 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL22 CDC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 54,830 miles
Pass 10 May 2025 52,140 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 51,874 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 51,823 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 50,026 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 49,040 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 47,488 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 43,232 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 42,823 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 41,902 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 41,902 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 41,085 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 40,464 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Aug 2011 39,535 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 37,542 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 35,437 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 33,461 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 29,458 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 25,215 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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L22 CDC is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 L22 CDC, 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 L22 CDC registered?

L22 CDC is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 4 March 1994.

Is L22 CDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L22 CDC shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L22 CDC have outstanding finance?

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