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L381 ULG

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

85,508 mi
Last recorded85,508 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2025
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL381 ULG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2025 85,508 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 85,462 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 85,430 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 84,864 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 84,864 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 84,176 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 84,092 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 83,239 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 83,150 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 83,150 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

exhauste corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2016 82,454 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 30 Jun 2016

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative all (1.4.B.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 15 Apr 2015 81,582 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 15 Apr 2015 81,582 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 79,770 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 78,176 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 78,144 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 78,048 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 77,987 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 77,987 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 77,780 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 77,111 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 76,895 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 75,101 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 75,099 miles

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

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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L381 ULG is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 L381 ULG, 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 L381 ULG registered?

L381 ULG is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 7 April 1994.

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