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C8 NMO

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Grey Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

196,826 mi
Last recorded196,826 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 NMO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 196,826 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 196,206 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front &rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s/f inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

slight under body corrosion

Pass 22 Dec 2023 194,874 miles

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all round (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight underbody corrosion

Fail 16 Dec 2023 194,872 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment both (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all round (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 3 Nov 2022 185,928 miles

Boot Floor Rusty/holed

O/S/F Inner Arch Rusty/holed

Rear Fuel Pipes Heavily Corroded

Various Suspension bushes perished/deteriorated But No Excessive Movement

Fail 18 Oct 2022 185,622 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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))

Offside Rear floor excessively corroded and holed but not within 30cm of a prescribed area

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 171,451 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 169,962 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 168,365 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

n/s front lower arm bushes perishing

o/s/f lower arm bushes perishing

Fail 30 Oct 2019 168,365 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

n/s front lower arm bushes perishing

o/s/f lower arm bushes perishing

Pass 25 Oct 2018 165,911 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre mount to gearbox (6.1.2 (a))

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))

exhaust system in poor condition

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 25 Oct 2018 165,911 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective centre mount to gearbox (6.1.2 (a))

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))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system in poor condition

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 31 Oct 2017 162,522 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 159,306 miles

Offside Front tyre perished

Fail 17 Oct 2016 159,303 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre perished

Pass 3 Nov 2015 155,025 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit near to cords (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 2 Nov 2015 155,023 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit near to cords (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 145,187 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 147,122 miles

all brake discs corroding

all brake hose ferrules corroding

brake pipes corroding

exhaust deteriorating one mounting braket missing

mixed tyre speed ratings

n/s/f and both rear tyres perishing

suspension joint gaitors and bushes perishing

Pass 31 Jul 2013 146,802 miles

1 centre exhaust mount brakets missing

both front outer track rod end gaitors perished

brake pipes corroding

exhaust deteriorating and slight blow

mixed tyre speed ratings

n/s/r tyre perishing

o/s/f bumper grille missing

oil leak ?

rear brake hoses perishing

Pass 21 Aug 2012 146,647 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 146,313 miles

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

brake pipes corroding

fuel pipes corroding

one centre exhaust mount hanger missing

rear screen cracked

Pass 9 Aug 2010 145,758 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

brake pipes corroding

rear brake hoses perishing and ferrules corroding

Pass 20 Aug 2009 144,813 miles

exhaust corroding

n/s/f tyre devoid of tread on inside edge

nail in o/s/r tyre shoulder

o/s/f tyre devoid of tread on inside edge

Fail 20 Aug 2009 144,813 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

exhaust corroding

exhaust corroding

n/s/f tyre devoid of tread on inside edge

nail in o/s/r tyre shoulder

o/s/f tyre devoid of tread on inside edge

Pass 9 Jul 2008 144,230 miles

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

Oil leak

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

all brake hoses perishing and ferrrules corroding

all tyres perishing

brake pipes corroding

slight distortion in n/s/r brake disc

Fail 9 Jul 2008 144,230 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Oil leak

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

all brake hoses perishing and ferrrules corroding

all tyres perishing

brake pipes corroding

bulb warning light on

n/s/f fog lamp not working

parking brake travel long

slight distortion in n/s/r brake disc

Pass 12 Jul 2007 142,689 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 137,516 miles

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

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

Oil leak

brake pipes corroding

n/s/r reverse light not working

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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C8 NMO is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 C8 NMO, 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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C8 NMO is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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