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L759 RHE

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,474 mi
Last recorded98,474 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL759 RHE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 98,474 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 98,472 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 98,470 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 98,451 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 98,437 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 98,437 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 98,393 miles

oil leak

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

Fail 8 Dec 2015 98,390 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 18 Dec 2014 97,737 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2014 96,908 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 96,908 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 95,239 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 92,533 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 92,533 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 89,561 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 86,483 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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L759 RHE is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L759 RHE, 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 L759 RHE registered?

L759 RHE is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 19 January 1994.

Is L759 RHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for L759 RHE shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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