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A2 TSS

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

52,507 mi
Last recorded52,507 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 TSS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 52,507 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 52,341 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2022 52,240 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 51,824 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 51,821 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 May 2020 51,733 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 51,234 miles

Front Oil leak ()

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

Rear silencer casing corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2016 51,001 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 50,968 miles

Exhaust rear silencer corrodded but not holed

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 50,739 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 50,405 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 49,508 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 4 Sep 2008 48,185 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

bothy front indicators pale

n/s/r and o/s/rear flexi hose ferules slightly corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2008 48,185 miles

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

bothy front indicators pale

n/s/r and o/s/rear flexi hose ferules slightly corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2007 46,290 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 42,787 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2005 40,504 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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A2 TSS is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 A2 TSS, 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 A2 TSS registered?

A2 TSS is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 18 May 1994.

Is A2 TSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A2 TSS shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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