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L500 MLC

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

128,907 mi
Last recorded128,907 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL500 MLC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 128,907 miles

Nearside Front HEADLAMP CONDENSED BEAM FAINT

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 126,059 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front shock absorber cover deteriorated

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 14 Jan 2025 126,059 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front shock absorber cover deteriorated

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 123,370 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 121,663 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 118,468 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 116,509 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 116,509 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 113,850 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 111,743 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 110,460 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded VARIOUS (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers and undertrays fitted.

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

Oil leak on engine ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Apr 2017 110,460 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded VARIOUS (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers and undertrays fitted.

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak on engine ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 109,180 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 104,322 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 102,287 miles

Front and rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Nearside front door check strap broken

Offside front fog lamp inoperative

Offside rear jacking block missing

Oil leak

Fail 3 Dec 2013 102,287 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front and rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Nearside front door check strap broken

Offside front fog lamp inoperative

Offside rear jacking block missing

Oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2012 97,106 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2012 97,106 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 93,605 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 91,891 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

crack in windscreen outside zone "B"

slight oil leak

Pass 14 Dec 2009 87,849 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 10 Dec 2009 87,843 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 87,228 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 85,727 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

brake pipes for corrosiom

Fail 8 Oct 2007 85,721 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

brake pipes for corrosiom

Pass 6 Sep 2006 84,760 miles

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

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

brake ferrules corroding,both front tyres wearing on edges

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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L500 MLC is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 L500 MLC, 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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L500 MLC is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 15 August 1994.

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