CarVerify

Free Car Check

L504 FTX

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2799cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2024
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

85,186 mi
Last recorded85,186 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2023
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationL504 FTX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2023 85,186 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 83,326 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2021 81,466 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 79,574 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 74,613 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 70,607 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 67,969 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 67,743 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 66,280 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2014 66,038 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 65,637 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 65,567 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 64,999 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 64,672 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 63,542 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 63,542 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 59,432 miles

slight play in both front roadwheels

unable to see bottoms of rear coil springs

Pass 13 Jul 2007 54,334 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 54,331 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 47,776 miles

o/s/f fuel pipe slight corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2005 41,063 miles

n/s/f slight hub play †o/s/f slight hub play

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
Full Mercedes-benz Sl reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

L504 FTX is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 L504 FTX, 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 L504 FTX?

You can check the full history of L504 FTX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was L504 FTX registered?

L504 FTX is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 4 May 1994.

Is L504 FTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L504 FTX shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L504 FTX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on L504 FTX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.