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L234 XLA

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

124,170 mi
Last recorded124,170 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL234 XLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 124,170 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 124,164 miles

Coil spring corroded All coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrosion on casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 124,077 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 121,518 miles
Pass 7 May 2018 119,533 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 117,730 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 117,175 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 113,248 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 109,905 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

nearside front tyre perishing

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 16 May 2013 105,579 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

nearside front tyre slightly perishing

offside rear tyre slightly perishing

Fail 16 May 2013 105,579 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

nearside front tyre slightly perishing

offside rear tyre slightly perishing

Pass 30 Apr 2012 101,819 miles

both front tyres starting to perish

Fail 30 Apr 2012 101,819 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres starting to perish

Pass 20 May 2011 98,688 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 95,456 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 95,456 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 88,469 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 83,997 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 79,602 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2006 74,780 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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L234 XLA is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 L234 XLA, 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 L234 XLA registered?

L234 XLA is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 6 May 1994.

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