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L647 KJA

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

27,168 mi
Last recorded27,168 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL647 KJA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 27,168 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 27,061 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 27,011 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered with grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 26,578 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2019 26,576 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 26,175 miles

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2017 26,079 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 26,079 miles

Headlamp aim too high o\s and n\s (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 23,856 miles

advise all brake pipes covered in grease

Fail 2 Jul 2015 23,856 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

advise all brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 29 Apr 2014 22,757 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 21,165 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 May 2010 21,127 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 21,113 miles

brake pipes heavily greased

rear exhaust system rusty

Pass 11 Mar 2008 19,923 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 19,912 miles

Brake pipe stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 18,497 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 17,578 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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L647 KJA is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 L647 KJA, 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 L647 KJA registered?

L647 KJA is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 26 January 1994.

Is L647 KJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for L647 KJA shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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