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L716 XLP

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

136,539 mi
Last recorded136,539 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL716 XLP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 136,539 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 135,826 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2023 134,402 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 133,410 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 132,654 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 131,737 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jan 2020 131,735 miles

Front Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar likely to become detached broken (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 131,150 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread 3.5mm

Offside Front Tyre tread 2.5mm

Offside Rear Tyre tread 4mm

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

Rear brake hose ends corroding

Underside of vehicle components corroding

Fail 25 Jan 2019 131,147 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread 3.5mm

Offside Front Tyre tread 2.5mm

Offside Rear Tyre tread 4mm

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

Rear brake hose ends corroding

Underside of vehicle components corroding

Pass 17 Jan 2018 130,515 miles

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

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

front wheel bolts different on each side

Pass 13 Dec 2016 129,870 miles

Underside of engine damp with oil

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 128,395 miles

Brake pipe -o/s/r hose corroded

Exhaust corroded

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

Fail 14 Dec 2015 128,392 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Brake pipe -o/s/r hose corroded

Exhaust corroded

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

Underbonnet trim hanging & insecure

Pass 8 Dec 2014 125,301 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 125,301 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 123,602 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2010 122,065 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 120,295 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Oct 2009 120,295 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2008 118,108 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

exhaust corroding

front number plate damaged

nearside steering link ball joint rubber split

various body damage

Fail 15 Aug 2008 118,108 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

bonnet felt insecure

date of vehicle reg. is incorrect

exhaust corroding

front number plate damaged

nearside steering link ball joint rubber split

various body damage

Pass 4 Jun 2007 115,967 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 112,091 miles

Damage to one of three nearside under floor metal fuel pipes. ( One pipe is quite crushed, the damage looks old, recommended attenttion asap)

Rear exhaust silencers are deteriorated

Slight oil leak from transmisison.

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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L716 XLP is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 L716 XLP, 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 L716 XLP registered?

L716 XLP is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 7 April 1994.

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