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L95 OWA

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Brown Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

98,975 mi
Last recorded98,975 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL95 OWA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 98,975 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2025 98,960 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 98,941 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 98,923 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 98,903 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 98,773 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 98,727 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 98,671 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both fronts (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 98,660 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge and cracking

Fail 31 May 2016 98,640 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge and cracking

Pass 3 Jun 2015 98,553 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Jun 2014 95,920 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 95,820 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 May 2013 91,241 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)

Pass 29 May 2012 87,440 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 83,751 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 81,599 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 77,928 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 77,928 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 May 2008 74,266 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 74,266 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2007 70,242 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 64,974 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 64,956 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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L95 OWA is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Brown with a 2,799cc 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 L95 OWA, 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 L95 OWA registered?

L95 OWA is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 16 March 1994.

Is L95 OWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for L95 OWA 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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