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L443 HUK

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

41,686 mi
Last recorded41,686 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL443 HUK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 41,686 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 40,507 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 36,928 miles

Small damage to windscreen

Pass 31 Jul 2023 36,909 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2022 36,874 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 36,157 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 35,807 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 35,362 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 33,994 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Nov 2013 33,994 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 33,252 miles

(1)left rear tyre deteriorating.

Pass 13 Sep 2011 31,180 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

n/s/r tyrre starting to split in treads no cords or bulges at time of test

Fail 24 May 2011 31,148 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

(1)o/s/front & both rear tyres have "ageing" cracks (2)front no plate damaged & starting to delaminate (3)rear disc outers black (4)fuel filler cap seal starting to perish .

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

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

Pass 4 May 2010 30,877 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Apr 2010 30,877 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 29,582 miles

A knot tied in n/s/r lap belt

Oil leak

clicking noise from 0/s/f top shocker mount

n/s/f tyre getting close to legal limit

Fail 3 Oct 2007 28,786 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

fr,no.plate damaged.

Pass 3 Oct 2007 28,786 miles

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

fr,no.plate damaged.

Pass 25 Sep 2006 27,743 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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L443 HUK is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 L443 HUK, 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 L443 HUK registered?

L443 HUK is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 23 May 1994.

Is L443 HUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for L443 HUK shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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