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D444 DDY

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

108,605 mi
Last recorded108,605 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD444 DDY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 108,605 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 107,608 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 106,331 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 105,817 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR EXHAUST JOINT (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front STEERING SUPPORT SHAFT SLIGHT PLAY

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

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

SLIGHT GENERAL CORROSION ON UNDERSIDE OF VEHIHCLE

Pass 17 Jun 2022 105,671 miles

CORROSION ON UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE

Fail 17 Jun 2022 105,671 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

CORROSION ON UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE

Pass 18 Jun 2021 105,177 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 104,768 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 104,768 miles

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

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

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 inop

Pass 30 Jun 2017 104,651 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 104,651 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Inner Registration plate lamp not working Both.....x2 (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Both rear tyres cracking in between tread pattern due to age. Nearside rear tyre wearing on inside edge of tread

Pass 22 Jul 2016 104,632 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 104,488 miles

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

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

brake warning light on

rear tyres cracking

Fail 20 Jul 2015 104,481 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

brake warning light on

rear tyres cracking

Pass 31 Jul 2014 103,734 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2014 103,734 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 103,322 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 97,778 miles

FUEL CAP SEAL PERRISHED

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

O/S FRONT SUSPENSION BALL/JOINT SHOWING SIGNS OF WEAR

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 20 May 2011 97,771 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

FUEL CAP SEAL PERRISHED

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

O/S FRONT SUSPENSION BALL/JOINT SHOWING SIGNS OF WEAR

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 29 Oct 2009 97,443 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

fuel cap seal perrished

Pass 29 Oct 2009 97,443 miles

fuel cap seal perrished

Pass 26 Jun 2008 94,543 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2007 90,777 miles

air bag light on

middle section of exhaust coroded

slight play o/s/f wheel bearing

spare tyre below limit

Pass 26 Sep 2006 90,755 miles

air bag light on

exhaust coroded

front brake discs coroded

rear brake discs coroded

slight dampness on rear diff

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

spare tyre below limit

Fail 22 Sep 2006 90,755 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

exhaust coroded

front brake discs coroded

n/s/r tyre close to limit

rear brake discs coroded

slight dampness on rear diff

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

spare tyre below limit

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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D444 DDY is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 D444 DDY, 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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D444 DDY is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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