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L596 KFU

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Brown Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

119,552 mi
Last recorded119,552 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL596 KFU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 119,552 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to abs pump (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 119,099 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 118,986 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 118,021 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 117,356 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 117,331 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 116,704 miles

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 15 Oct 2019 116,034 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 115,372 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 114,030 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 112,457 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 110,786 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 109,005 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 107,867 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 106,966 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 104,261 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 102,647 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 100,109 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 95,821 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 88,413 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 88,413 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 79,413 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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L596 KFU is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Brown with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 L596 KFU, 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 L596 KFU registered?

L596 KFU is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 January 1994.

Is L596 KFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L596 KFU shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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