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L785 NVO

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

86,206 mi
Last recorded86,206 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL785 NVO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 86,206 miles

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

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

suspension components have light corrosion

Pass 3 May 2024 86,190 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 85,454 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 85,106 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 82,501 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 82,501 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 81,570 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 81,453 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 81,453 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 May 2015 80,394 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 78,479 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Apr 2014 78,479 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Oct 2011 77,144 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 73,399 miles

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

noise from rear wheels when rotated poss brakes rubbing (h.b shoes)

wiper slightly smearing

Pass 21 Oct 2009 72,052 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 70,885 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 68,486 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 66,505 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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L785 NVO is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 L785 NVO, 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 L785 NVO registered?

L785 NVO is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 April 1994.

Is L785 NVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for L785 NVO shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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