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A11 MXR

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

129,183 mi
Last recorded129,183 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 MXR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 129,183 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush STRONG ADVISE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 128,702 miles

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

front shock absorbers corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2024 128,695 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

front shock absorbers corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2023 127,679 miles

corrosion to rear suspension components

Fail 2 Nov 2023 127,668 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to rear suspension components

Pass 4 Nov 2022 126,962 miles

Brake pedal slightly soft.

Centre exhaust system deteriorating.

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak to engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Surface corrosion appearing to both front and rear subframe.

Pass 1 Nov 2021 125,940 miles

Central Exhaust box corroded (outer skin)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 124,295 miles

All four tyres perishing on tread

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak to engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 123,371 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded At rear of car ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases And heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Oct 2019 123,371 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded At rear of car ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases And heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 121,957 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust flange corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2017 120,825 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 116,422 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 112,928 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 107,343 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 105,513 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 102,781 miles

n/s front tyre close to 1.6mm limit

n/s rear tyre beginning to perish on edges

Pass 30 Jul 2011 100,381 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 97,882 miles

Offside 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 22 Jul 2009 94,882 miles

Oil leak

Slight cut on the offside front tyre (outer wall)

Pass 2 Aug 2008 91,558 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 87,804 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 84,237 miles

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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A11 MXR is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 A11 MXR, 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 A11 MXR registered?

A11 MXR is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 19 August 1994.

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