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L7 KPL

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

80,705 mi
Last recorded80,705 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL7 KPL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 80,705 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides (5.2.3 (e))

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))

Underneath Has Surface Corrasion

Pass 9 Jan 2025 80,547 miles

Offside front lower ball-joint corroded, sugest renew.

Pass 2 Nov 2023 79,972 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 79,762 miles

Rear number plate in poor condition

all tyres perishing

near side front fog lamp inoperative

rear brake hoses starting to perish

under bonnet sound proofing deteriorated

various tyres wearing very low on edges

Fail 4 Aug 2022 79,747 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear number plate in poor condition

all tyres perishing

near side front fog lamp inoperative

rear brake hoses starting to perish

under bonnet sound proofing deteriorated

various tyres wearing very low on edges

Pass 22 Nov 2018 79,609 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 79,580 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 79,328 miles

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

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

offside front tyre slight cracking

Pass 28 Feb 2013 78,938 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 78,673 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 78,392 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 78,134 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 77,474 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 76,549 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 74,509 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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L7 KPL is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 L7 KPL, 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 L7 KPL registered?

L7 KPL is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 16 June 1994.

Is L7 KPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L7 KPL shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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