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L3 OSL

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

133,159 mi
Last recorded133,159 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL3 OSL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 133,159 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front fog light not working

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

Pass 21 May 2025 131,211 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front fog light not working

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 129,033 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 128,768 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 127,932 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 127,487 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2021 127,487 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 127,154 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 126,666 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 124,917 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 122,738 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 122,048 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 120,593 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 113,839 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 113,839 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2010 103,806 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 100,969 miles

chips in windscreen

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge and close to legal limit

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension and brake components

Fail 13 Jul 2009 100,969 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

chips in windscreen

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge and close to legal limit

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension and brake components

Pass 26 Jul 2007 100,661 miles

both front tyre treads worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Jun 2006 95,246 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2005 94,086 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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L3 OSL is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 L3 OSL, 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 L3 OSL registered?

L3 OSL is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 11 January 1994.

Is L3 OSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L3 OSL shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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