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L2 JNT

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

54,796 mi
Last recorded54,796 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL2 JNT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 54,796 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 54,794 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 54,717 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 46,239 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Apr 2014 46,236 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 45,134 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 45,134 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 42,176 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 1 Dec 2012 42,108 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 40,683 miles

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

off side rear tyre too many cracks

Pass 10 Dec 2009 38,232 miles

o/s/r tyre very perished

Fail 21 May 2008 36,577 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

off side rear tyre has crack at the middle of the groves

Pass 21 May 2008 36,577 miles

off side rear tyre has crack at the middle of the groves

Pass 30 May 2007 36,196 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 34,381 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 34,380 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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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L2 JNT is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 L2 JNT, 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 L2 JNT registered?

L2 JNT is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 27 June 1994.

Is L2 JNT safe to buy?

The MOT history for L2 JNT shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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