CarVerify

Free Car Check

L999 TLS

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2799cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,158 mi
Last recorded63,158 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationL999 TLS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 63,158 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive front both, n/s rear (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2025 129,532 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 62,984 miles

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

Coil spring corroded front both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 May 2021 62,604 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2019 62,265 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 61,959 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 60,449 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 55,507 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 55,507 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 54,724 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 25 Mar 2015 54,724 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 49,757 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 27 Nov 2012 46,827 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 44,711 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 41,094 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2009 39,135 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 39,068 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 34,885 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 33,527 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 33,527 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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
Full Mercedes-benz Sl reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

L999 TLS is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L999 TLS, 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

How do I check the history of L999 TLS?

You can check the full history of L999 TLS by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was L999 TLS registered?

L999 TLS is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 6 May 1994.

Is L999 TLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L999 TLS shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L999 TLS have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on L999 TLS. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.