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BSO 316

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

125,426 mi
Last recorded125,426 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBSO 316
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 125,426 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 123,921 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 122,962 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 122,189 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 121,166 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 120,521 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 120,102 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 119,441 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 118,946 miles

brake pipes greased

Pass 16 Aug 2016 118,515 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 117,899 miles

Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Aug 2015 117,898 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 115,652 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 114,625 miles

Oil leak

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

fuel pipes coroded

Fail 13 Aug 2013 114,625 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

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

fuel pipes coroded

Pass 7 Aug 2012 112,202 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 110,634 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 108,725 miles

Oil leak

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 27 Jul 2009 104,038 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 97,881 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 95,982 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 95,982 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 93,963 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 93,960 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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BSO 316 is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BSO 316, 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 BSO 316 registered?

BSO 316 is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is BSO 316 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BSO 316 shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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