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L448 WEW

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

120,111 mi
Last recorded120,111 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL448 WEW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 120,111 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 120,102 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2023 120,101 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Mileometer not illuminated

Pass 5 Sep 2020 119,471 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 119,287 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective front blade end split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 118,538 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2018 118,538 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded through flitch (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 118,100 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 118,100 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Stop lamp not working rear stop and side lights both sides (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 117,820 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 117,084 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 116,232 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 113,756 miles

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

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

wiper operation slow

Fail 17 Jan 2013 113,756 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

wiper operation slow

Pass 16 Jan 2012 100,817 miles

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

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

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

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

wiper operation slow

Fail 16 Jan 2012 100,817 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 67,541 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 67,541 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 90,592 miles

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

both rear brake discs rusting

Pass 31 Mar 2009 89,220 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 89,214 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 88,486 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 84,625 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 84,625 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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L448 WEW is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 L448 WEW, 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 L448 WEW registered?

L448 WEW is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 5 January 1994.

Is L448 WEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L448 WEW shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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