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L610 THC

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

84,144 mi
Last recorded84,144 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL610 THC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 84,144 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2025 81,835 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2025 81,834 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 30 May 2024 78,841 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 76,700 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2022 75,603 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 74,845 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 74,550 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 73,044 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 72,568 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 71,845 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 May 2014 70,846 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2014 70,846 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2013 70,066 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 69,391 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 68,627 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 67,102 miles

rear suspension noisy

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 18 Aug 2008 65,454 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 65,454 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 62,522 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 62,521 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 49,576 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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L610 THC 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 81.8%.

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 L610 THC, 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 L610 THC?

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What year was L610 THC registered?

L610 THC is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 23 March 1994.

Is L610 THC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L610 THC shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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