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L2 OBB

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

88,466 mi
Last recorded88,466 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL2 OBB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 88,466 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 88,249 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 88,094 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2024 88,057 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 87,815 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 86,814 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 84,525 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2017 82,007 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 81,320 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 78,371 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 May 2014 76,843 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 May 2013 76,540 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 May 2012 76,070 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 73,039 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 70,718 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 May 2008 66,752 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 3 May 2007 65,018 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 64,963 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2006 64,231 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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L2 OBB is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 L2 OBB, 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 OBB registered?

L2 OBB is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 January 1994.

Is L2 OBB safe to buy?

The MOT history for L2 OBB shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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