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D22 RAM

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,071 mi
Last recorded112,071 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD22 RAM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 112,071 miles

Rear trailing arm bushes slight wear

Fail 8 Apr 2026 112,071 miles

Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Rear trailing arm bushes slight wear

Pass 29 Sep 2023 111,998 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 111,884 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front fog light not working

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2022 111,884 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front fog light not working

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 111,831 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front front fog light not working

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Jun 2021 111,831 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front front fog light not working

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 May 2020 111,470 miles
Fail 26 May 2020 111,470 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 110,871 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust system corroded

parking brake efficiency only just met.May be in need of adjustment or repair.

Fail 21 Nov 2018 110,871 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust system corroded

parking brake efficiency only just met.May be in need of adjustment or repair.

Pass 21 Nov 2017 110,379 miles

exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2016 110,298 miles

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2016 109,744 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 108,625 miles

rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2013 106,997 miles

rear exhaust section corroded

Fail 10 Dec 2013 106,822 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

(all} tyres cracking on outer and inner side walls

rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2012 105,033 miles

(all) tyres cracking on outer side walls

(front)tyres wearing on inner edges

Fuel pipe/s corroded

fuel cap sealing rubber slightly cracking

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 19 Dec 2012 105,033 miles

(all) tyres cracking on outer side walls

(front)tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

fuel cap sealing rubber slightly cracking

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2011 103,300 miles

(all) tyres cracking on outer side walls

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear 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)

fuel cap sealing rubber slightly deteriorated

Pass 30 Nov 2005 89,368 miles

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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D22 RAM is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 D22 RAM, 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 D22 RAM registered?

D22 RAM is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is D22 RAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for D22 RAM shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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