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1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

100,082 mi
Last recorded100,082 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 BVN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 100,082 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2026 100,082 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2025 97,181 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 93,666 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 89,969 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 89,412 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2022 89,236 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 88,641 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 86,248 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 86,007 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 85,521 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 85,192 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 84,867 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 84,234 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 83,645 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 82,573 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 81,943 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 81,276 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 80,311 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 80,311 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Play in nearside rear lower hub support joint

Pass 9 Sep 2009 79,272 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 79,272 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s front strut top worn

Pass 10 Sep 2008 78,260 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 77,479 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

exhaust outer skin rusted

Pass 29 Aug 2006 76,671 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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1 BVN is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 1 BVN, 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 1 BVN registered?

1 BVN is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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