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L59 RDT

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Brown Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

67,523 mi
Last recorded67,523 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL59 RDT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 67,523 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 66,153 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 65,893 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 65,703 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 65,437 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 65,137 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 65,137 miles

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

front brake discs heavily worn

Pass 19 Aug 2013 64,860 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 64,471 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 64,399 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2011 64,397 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 63,642 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

O/S/F DOOR SPEAKER GRILLE CRACKED

Pass 30 Oct 2008 63,364 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 60,991 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 60,258 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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L59 RDT is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Brown with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 L59 RDT, 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 L59 RDT registered?

L59 RDT is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L59 RDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for L59 RDT shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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