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L55 NAJ

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

120,813 mi
Last recorded120,813 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL55 NAJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 120,813 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2025 120,207 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 118,693 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 116,618 miles

Nearside Front STEERING IDLER PLAY

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 May 2023 116,618 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front STEERING IDLER PLAY

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 115,116 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 114,544 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 111,326 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 109,830 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 108,923 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement end (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement end (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

both rear tyres wearing heavily on inner edges

Fail 12 Apr 2017 108,923 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement end (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement end (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

both rear tyres wearing heavily on inner edges

Pass 2 Apr 2016 108,327 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 107,543 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 105,999 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

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

Fail 26 Jun 2013 105,998 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 104,581 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2010 99,659 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 95,671 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 90,001 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 85,967 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 83,089 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 75,221 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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L55 NAJ is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 L55 NAJ, 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

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What year was L55 NAJ registered?

L55 NAJ is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 7 April 1994.

Is L55 NAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L55 NAJ shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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