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L585 JTH

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

42,107 mi
Last recorded42,107 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL585 JTH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 42,107 miles

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

Slight corrosion to subframe and suspension components

Pass 21 Aug 2023 40,229 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 40,222 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 40,009 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 40,004 miles

underside suspension parts rusty

Pass 20 Jul 2013 39,963 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2013 39,948 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

tyres side walls perished

Pass 1 Aug 2012 39,942 miles

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

exhaust rusty

some brake pipes rusty

spare wheel rim damaged

tyres side walls perished

Fail 31 Jul 2012 39,942 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust rusty

some brake pipes rusty

spare wheel rim damaged

tyres side walls perished

Pass 9 Aug 2010 39,937 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 39,813 miles

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

under body rusty

Fail 27 Jul 2009 39,813 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

under body rusty

Pass 28 Jul 2008 39,278 miles

NSR WHEEL RIM SLIGHT DAMAGE,, UNDERBODY/ SOME PLACES SURFACE CORROSION

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 38,025 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 37,371 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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L585 JTH is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L585 JTH, 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 L585 JTH registered?

L585 JTH is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 4 March 1994.

Is L585 JTH safe to buy?

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