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L430 JOP

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Grey Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

105,619 mi
Last recorded105,619 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL430 JOP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 23 Jul 2026 105,619 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable idler box noisy in operation (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer case corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 103,843 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose centre and rear silencer outer case corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable steering idler noisy in operation (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush perished rubber (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2024 98,202 miles

Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS warning light intermittently coming on during test (1.6 (e))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose centre and rear silencers outer metal case corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 40% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive lower engine area ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corroded around the suspension arm mounts o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement dry noisy bearing in the mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement dry noisy bearing in the mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp tapped lamp to make work (4.5.4 (b))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair no lock up (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 97,798 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre silencer outer metal case corroded/loose (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corroded around the suspension mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement noisy dry bearing in the mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm in the tread bar (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm in the tread bar (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive lower engine area ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair no reserve travel or lock up (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 96,127 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 95,986 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 95,241 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 92,287 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 91,607 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 87,422 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 85,899 miles

exhaust corroding

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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L430 JOP is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L430 JOP, 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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L430 JOP is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 April 1994.

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