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CJE 78C

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

60,617 mi
Last recorded60,617 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJE 78C
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 60,617 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 60,464 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 60,374 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 60,374 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 60,286 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 59,640 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 58,900 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 58,900 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2017 58,077 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Jan 2016 57,281 miles

Front brake pads wearing low

Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel all (2.4.A.1b)

Fail 28 Jan 2016 57,281 miles

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

Front brake pads wearing low

Rear brake pads wearing low

Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel all (2.4.A.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 56,442 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Feb 2015 56,442 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 55,993 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 55,993 miles

Offside Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 54,230 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 54,230 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 53,888 miles

slight play in both the front wheels

Fail 20 Feb 2012 53,888 miles

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

slight play in both the front wheels

Pass 23 Feb 2011 53,498 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 53,498 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 13 Feb 2010 52,925 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2010 52,925 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 52,218 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 52,218 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2008 51,739 miles

nearside front tyre valve has sign's of perishing

sign's of slight surface corrosion on the nearside rear brake disc

slight play in the nearside front wheel

Pass 13 Feb 2007 50,959 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 50,959 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 50,483 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 50,483 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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CJE 78C is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 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 CJE 78C, 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 CJE 78C registered?

CJE 78C is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 January 1994.

Is CJE 78C safe to buy?

The MOT history for CJE 78C shows 30 tests with a 63.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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