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L472 THC

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

89,259 mi
Last recorded89,259 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL472 THC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 89,259 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 89,152 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 89,122 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 89,070 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 88,986 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 88,444 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 88,243 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 88,160 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 88,160 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 87,811 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 82,668 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 70,385 miles

Nearside Front Inner wearing

Offside Rear Inner wearing

Fail 11 Jan 2016 70,385 miles

Nearside Front Inner wearing

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Inner wearing

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 68,517 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 62,119 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 57,462 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 53,445 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front fog lamp not working

Pass 5 Dec 2011 53,445 miles

nearside front fog lamp not working

Fail 9 Dec 2010 47,135 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 47,135 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 44,262 miles

Both front tyres perished and split

Pass 20 Oct 2008 42,734 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 40,019 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 37,506 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 37,075 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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L472 THC is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 L472 THC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L472 THC?

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What year was L472 THC registered?

L472 THC is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 15 June 1994.

Is L472 THC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L472 THC shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L472 THC have outstanding finance?

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