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A14 EWS

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

65,663 mi
Last recorded65,663 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 EWS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 65,663 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 64,911 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 63,165 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 63,077 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 63,068 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 62,379 miles

rear tyres have surface cracks to outer walls

Pass 24 Feb 2017 61,314 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 60,155 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 60,155 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 59,007 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 16 Jul 2014 58,954 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Aug 2013 56,661 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 54,974 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 53,223 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 48,911 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 46,250 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 44,375 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

slight pley in steering idler bush

wiper blade split at top end but still clearing screen

Pass 11 Aug 2006 42,407 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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A14 EWS is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 A14 EWS, 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 A14 EWS registered?

A14 EWS is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 December 1994.

Is A14 EWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A14 EWS shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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