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A6 SLL

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

81,276 mi
Last recorded81,276 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 SLL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 81,276 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Jun 2026 81,276 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 79,980 miles

Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 79,091 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material has corrosion in the plastic clip (1.1.11 (c))

front and rear suspension parts are slightly corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2024 79,075 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material has corrosion in the plastic clip (1.1.11 (c))

front and rear suspension parts are slightly corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2023 78,858 miles

Nearside Front slight play in nearside steering idler bush

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides rear outer (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 78,714 miles

Nearside steering idler has slight play

Pass 23 Jul 2021 78,469 miles

Nearside steering idler has slight play

steering box is damp

Pass 28 Jul 2020 78,343 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 77,807 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near and offside in the wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

front bottom arm bushes have started to perish

Fail 16 Jul 2019 77,807 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near and offside in the wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

front bottom arm bushes have started to perish

Pass 3 Jul 2018 77,234 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 76,835 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 76,835 miles

Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

brake pad warning light flashing on

Pass 29 Jun 2016 75,084 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 73,938 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 73,259 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 73,244 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 72,074 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 72,074 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 68,783 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 67,471 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 64,360 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 60,963 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 57,580 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 55,287 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2006 52,605 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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A6 SLL is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A6 SLL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A6 SLL?

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What year was A6 SLL registered?

A6 SLL is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is A6 SLL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A6 SLL shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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