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L393 NHJ

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

87,526 mi
Last recorded87,526 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL393 NHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 87,526 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 85,776 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 83,441 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 81,825 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2023 81,825 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2022 80,705 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 79,627 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 79,602 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 79,257 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 78,428 miles

Front both tyres perished

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres and perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 77,851 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 76,012 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 75,742 miles

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)

Fail 28 May 2012 74,199 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 May 2012 74,199 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 72,455 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 May 2011 72,455 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 70,885 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres stepping and cracking 225/55/16wr

gaitor split on o/s/f track rod end

heavy corrosion centre exhaust box and rear box

nail in n/s/r tyre close to repair 225/55/16wr

o/s/r metal brake pipe corroded

tie bar on steering gaitor split

Pass 4 Jun 2010 70,885 miles

both rear tyres stepping and cracking 225/55/16wr

gaitor split on o/s/f track rod end

heavy corrosion centre exhaust box and rear box

nail in n/s/r tyre close to repair 225/55/16wr

o/s/r metal brake pipe corroded

tie bar on steering gaitor split

Pass 2 Apr 2009 68,229 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 68,225 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS APPEAR WORN , REAR BRAKE PADS SUSPECT LOW .

Pass 4 Apr 2008 66,447 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 63,997 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 62,390 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 62,361 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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L393 NHJ 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 L393 NHJ, 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 L393 NHJ registered?

L393 NHJ is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 January 1994.

Is L393 NHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L393 NHJ shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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