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L295 APH

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

109,130 mi
Last recorded109,130 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL295 APH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 109,130 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 108,638 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 108,001 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 107,746 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear pipes poorly fitted (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front shocker noisy during lock to lock

Wheel bearing has slight play both front bearings/hubs have play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 107,478 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 107,270 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2020

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

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

undertray fitted

Fail 18 Feb 2020

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

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

undertray fitted

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 106,776 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front 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))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 106,482 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2016 106,039 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 105,365 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Slight oil leak - nearside of motor

Pass 20 Nov 2014 104,779 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 103,587 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 102,971 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 102,378 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 102,132 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 102,132 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 101,508 miles

Rear 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)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 96,141 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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L295 APH 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 90%.

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 L295 APH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L295 APH registered?

L295 APH is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 April 1994.

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