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L790 XLK

1994 Mercedes Unknown

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

90,317 mi
Last recorded90,317 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 1994 Mercedes Unknown141,679 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL790 XLK
MakeMercedes
ModelUnknown
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 90,317 miles

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2025 90,317 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 89,344 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S & N/S/F (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 87,776 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2022 87,342 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 86,184 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2020 85,324 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 81,392 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes Unknown?

Based on 11,881 MOT tests across 4,378 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
3,416
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
4,378
On UK Roads
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L790 XLK is a 1994 Mercedes Unknown in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1994 Mercedes Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 141,679 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Mercedes Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 32 years old, this Mercedes Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L790 XLK registered?

L790 XLK is a 1994 Mercedes Unknown, first registered on 20 April 1994.

Is L790 XLK safe to buy?

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