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L653 KHN

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

147,938 mi
Last recorded147,938 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL653 KHN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 147,938 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 147,929 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 147,917 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 147,896 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 147,836 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 147,748 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 147,694 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2015 147,617 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2014 147,369 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 147,195 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2013 147,195 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 146,719 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 145,538 miles

Oil leak

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 145,095 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 143,595 miles

Both rear tyre tread depths wearing low.2.0-2.5mm

Pass 22 Sep 2008 142,408 miles

damage to nearside front tyre outter wall

Pass 31 Jul 2007 139,504 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 136,886 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 133,496 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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L653 KHN is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 L653 KHN, 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 L653 KHN registered?

L653 KHN is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 6 April 1994.

Is L653 KHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for L653 KHN shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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