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L29 RHJ

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,075 mi
Last recorded75,075 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL29 RHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 75,075 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 74,519 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 74,308 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2022 74,308 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Fail 17 Mar 2022 74,307 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 73,751 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 72,363 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 71,504 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 71,500 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 May 2017 71,085 miles

windscreen wiper blade is splitting

windscreen wiper does not self park out of drivers view

Pass 12 May 2016 70,575 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 11 May 2016 70,566 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 69,482 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

nearside front strut top bearing has slight wear

Fail 24 Apr 2015 69,472 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

nearside front strut top bearing has slight wear

Pass 3 May 2014 68,103 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 68,103 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 May 2013 66,147 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 66,142 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 11 May 2012 65,126 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 65,114 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 63,491 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 61,576 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 59,021 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 57,173 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 57,165 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Near side and off side rear tyres are cracked all around tread and side wall

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

Pass 2 May 2007 55,574 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 53,709 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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L29 RHJ is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 L29 RHJ, 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 L29 RHJ registered?

L29 RHJ is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 16 March 1994.

Is L29 RHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L29 RHJ shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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