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L786 KRJ

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

121,760 mi
Last recorded121,760 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL786 KRJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 121,760 miles

Central silencer starting to corrode

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

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

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

Offside Front fog light not working

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

Rear sub-frame lots of surface corrosion

Fail 23 Jun 2026 121,760 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central silencer starting to corrode

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

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

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

Offside Front fog light not working

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

Rear sub-frame lots of surface corrosion

Pass 16 Jun 2025 120,773 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2024 119,668 miles

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

O/s/f tp mount in poor condition

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

all exhaust mounts in poor condition exhaust touching rear support bar

Fail 19 Jun 2024 119,668 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

O/s/f tp mount in poor condition

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

all exhaust mounts in poor condition exhaust touching rear support bar

Pass 5 Jun 2023 119,665 miles
Fail 10 May 2023 119,665 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 119,359 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 116,781 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 113,798 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 112,419 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

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

Fail 7 Feb 2018 112,412 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

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

Pass 28 Jan 2017 107,622 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 102,273 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 100,488 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 100,485 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 96,958 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 91,940 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 85,455 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 82,673 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 77,194 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 74,108 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 71,041 miles

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)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 68,465 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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L786 KRJ is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 L786 KRJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L786 KRJ registered?

L786 KRJ is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L786 KRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L786 KRJ shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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