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C1 OOM

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

184,530 mi
Last recorded184,530 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC1 OOM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 184,530 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 182,469 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2024 182,465 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 181,576 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 180,837 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 179,830 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 178,938 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 178,571 miles

o/s lower joint corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2018 177,950 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 173,749 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 170,713 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 170,713 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 167,034 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 163,365 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 158,997 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

slight free play in offside and nearside front shock absorbers

Pass 3 May 2013 155,671 miles

Oil leak

slight free play in offside and nearside front shock absorbers

Pass 3 May 2012 152,463 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 149,668 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 146,041 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2009 141,894 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 138,245 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 132,757 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 130,495 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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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C1 OOM is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 C1 OOM, 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 C1 OOM registered?

C1 OOM is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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