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653 ATT

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

137,204 mi
Last recorded137,204 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration653 ATT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 137,204 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 137,101 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 136,921 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 136,498 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 136,135 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 135,401 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 134,664 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 133,921 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 133,290 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 132,392 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

under the body corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2015 131,336 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leaks

Pass 5 Aug 2014 131,009 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 130,414 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 130,262 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 128,519 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Aug 2007 127,173 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2007 127,173 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 May 2007 126,828 miles

slight oil leak around power steering box

Pass 5 Jun 2006 116,000 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

offside rear tyre worn badly on inner edge

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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653 ATT is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 653 ATT, 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 653 ATT registered?

653 ATT is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 13 June 1994.

Is 653 ATT safe to buy?

The MOT history for 653 ATT shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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