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L763 VCE

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

146,001 mi
Last recorded146,001 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL763 VCE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Aug 2025 146,001 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 145,867 miles

Both front flexible brake hoses perished

Both front lower suspension arm front and rear bushes perished

Both front lower suspension arms corroded

Both front wheel arches corroded

Both rear flexible brake hoses perished

Exhaust system corroded

Front coil springs corroded

General under-body corrosion rear, jacking point area

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords In tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear coil springs corroded

Rear differential damp

Rear sub frame corroded

Sill kit fitted

Steering linkages has slight play

Fail 7 Jun 2024 145,866 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front flexible brake hoses perished

Both front lower suspension arm front and rear bushes perished

Both front lower suspension arms corroded

Both front wheel arches corroded

Both rear flexible brake hoses perished

Exhaust system corroded

Front coil springs corroded

General under-body corrosion rear, jacking point area

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords In tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear coil springs corroded

Rear differential damp

Rear sub frame corroded

Sill kit fitted

Steering linkages has slight play

Pass 12 Jun 2023 144,266 miles

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

Chip in windscreen

Engine and gearbox damp with oil

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and damaged (0.1 (b))

Front flexible brake hoses perished

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords In tread outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear differential damp

Rear flexible brake hoses perished

Sill kit fitted

Steering linkage ball joints slight play

Fail 6 Jun 2023 144,264 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Chip in windscreen

Engine and gearbox damp with oil

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and damaged (0.1 (b))

Front flexible brake hoses perished

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords In tread outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear differential damp

Rear flexible brake hoses perished

Sill kit fitted

Steering linkage ball joints slight play

Pass 9 Jun 2022 143,252 miles

Engine And Gearbox Damp With Oil

Exhaust Corroded

Front And Rear Brake Pipes Corroding

Front Steering Joints Slight Play

Nearside Rear Tyre Inner Side Wall Split

Offside Rear Tyre Perished

Sill Kit Fitted

Fail 19 Apr 2022 143,252 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre split inner sidewall

Offside Rear tyre perished

engine gear box and undertray damp with oil

exhaust corroded

front and rear brake pipes corroding

sill kit fitted

slight play front steering joints

Pass 22 Mar 2021 142,682 miles

centre exhaust box corroding

front top strut perished

rear tyres split inner sidewall

slight play front steering joints

Pass 21 Apr 2020 141,562 miles

Both Front Top Strut Mount Bushes Perished

Front Brake Discs Corroded

Front Wiper Smeary

Offside Front Tyre Perished And Edges Wearing

Rear Brake Discs Corroded

Rear Differential Damp

Under-tray Fitted - Damp With Oil

Pass 4 Apr 2019 139,521 miles

rear discs rusted, front steering joints play, rear exhaust rusted

Pass 9 Apr 2018 137,451 miles

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs corroded

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge, splitting inner sidewall

exhaust and rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2017 134,210 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak diff oil leak ()

Oil leak engine oil leak ()

rear brake discs corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

steering box has acceptable play

Pass 20 Apr 2016 129,435 miles

oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2015 124,340 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 119,409 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 113,168 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 107,540 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 100,155 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 88,709 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 78,337 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 78,222 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Jun 2008 63,415 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 52,209 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 52,209 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 49,077 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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L763 VCE is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 L763 VCE, 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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L763 VCE is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 October 1994.

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