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L235 VFL

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

124,303 mi
Last recorded124,303 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL235 VFL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 124,303 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2023 123,405 miles

Offside Front Lower Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2022 121,826 miles

Coolant leak from reservoir cap.

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 120,024 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All coated (1.1.11 (c))

Front wipers intermitant irratic parking

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Zero tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount slight perishing (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount slightly perishing (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 118,454 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Under engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2019 117,283 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 115,574 miles

Front no plate cracking.

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

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

coolant leak from area of header tank.

oil leak from engine

Pass 28 Dec 2017 113,452 miles

oil leak from engine.

Pass 4 Jan 2017 110,716 miles

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

Nearside Rear small cuts in nsr tyre

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

font number plate cacked but still legible.

oil leaks.

Pass 30 Dec 2015 108,700 miles

Offside Front headlamp wiper inop.

front number plate cracked.

oil leak

slight leak from power steering pump area.

steering idler bush has slight play.

Pass 6 Jan 2015 106,112 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

front no plate cracked

Pass 7 Jan 2014 104,266 miles

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jan 2013 101,998 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate spilt

fuel cap seal deteriorated

oil leak from diff

oil leak from front of eingine and back of the head

oil leak from gear box

Pass 22 Dec 2011 99,457 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

Oil leak

srs light was on at time of test

suspect front brake pads will need replcing before next mot

Pass 6 Jan 2011 96,658 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

Fail 6 Jan 2011 96,658 miles

Centre Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 93,897 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 91,168 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jan 2008 88,155 miles

engine oil leak

slight play in front wheel bearings

Fail 18 Jan 2007 84,504 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 84,504 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 80,621 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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L235 VFL is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 L235 VFL, 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 L235 VFL registered?

L235 VFL is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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The MOT history for L235 VFL shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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