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E23 BUT

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

120,946 mi
Last recorded120,946 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE23 BUT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 120,946 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Under body present corrosion

Pass 16 May 2025 120,586 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 119,475 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 119,389 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2022 118,737 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 118,721 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2015 118,228 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 117,192 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 114,319 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 May 2012 113,024 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 113,023 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2011 112,370 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 112,370 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 May 2010 110,994 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 110,990 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 1 Apr 2010 110,986 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 109,231 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 102,561 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 96,822 miles

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

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

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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E23 BUT is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 E23 BUT, 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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E23 BUT is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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