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L710 VTP

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

64,665 mi
Last recorded64,665 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL710 VTP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 64,665 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2026 64,665 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2024 63,504 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2019 63,254 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 62,755 miles

rear tyres starting to wear on edges

Pass 20 Jun 2017 62,477 miles

both rear tyres slightly wearing on inner edges

Pass 26 May 2016 61,979 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 61,245 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

low brake pad warning light is on

slight play in both the front wheel bearings

the tyres are wearing on the edges

Fail 1 Jun 2015 61,245 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

low brake pad warning light is on

slight play in both the front wheel bearings

the tyres are wearing on the edges

Pass 10 Jun 2014 60,842 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both number plates are deterioated

low brake pad warning light on

Pass 29 Apr 2013 60,147 miles

Front brake pads getting low, low-level warning lamp illuminating on dashboard.

N/S/F tyre slightly worn on outer edge.

Pass 22 Jun 2011 59,954 miles

Both front tyres getting low.

Front brake pads and discs getting low.

Fail 21 Jun 2011 59,953 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Both front tyres getting low.

Front brake pads and discs getting low.

Pass 1 May 2009 57,870 miles

note tyres getting down to limmit on edges

Fail 1 May 2009 57,870 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

note tyres getting down to limmit on edges

Pass 23 Apr 2008 56,433 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 54,515 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 52,483 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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L710 VTP is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,799cc 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 L710 VTP, 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 L710 VTP registered?

L710 VTP is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 24 May 1994.

Is L710 VTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L710 VTP 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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