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BNZ 7999

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

138,653 mi
Last recorded138,653 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNZ 7999
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 138,653 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 26 Oct 2024 137,876 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 131,069 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2022 131,069 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2021 130,047 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 127,772 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 126,392 miles

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

Front exhaust mount is cracked but exhaust still secure

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly Perishing (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Perishing (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 May 2017
Pass 13 May 2016 123,848 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2015 122,878 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 May 2014 120,784 miles

ADVISE, METAL POWER STEERING PIPES HEAVILY CORRODING.

ADVISE, slight play in offside front wheel bearing.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2013 118,605 miles

EXHAUST SLIGHTLY CORRODED

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

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

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 18 May 2012 116,455 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 111,904 miles

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

all tyres worn on inner edges

chip in windscreen

Pass 23 Jun 2010 103,622 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 95,881 miles

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

both rear tyres worn close to wear bars and worn on inner edges

Pass 24 Jun 2008 91,016 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2008 91,016 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 90,489 miles

Coolant leak

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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BNZ 7999 is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BNZ 7999, 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

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What year was BNZ 7999 registered?

BNZ 7999 is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 16 September 1994.

Is BNZ 7999 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BNZ 7999 shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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