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EJZ 2257

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJZ 2257
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2024

Nearside Front Lower Arm inner bushes starting to perish

Offside Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 189,857 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 186,013 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 182,189 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges and tread perishing and cracking (Advise attention

Pass 13 Jul 2020 178,358 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 174,984 miles

Both front tyres worn, advise attention.

Fair amount of lift in o/s/f lower swivel joint, advise attention.

Pass 12 Jul 2018 170,947 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both front wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 5 Jul 2017 166,590 miles

Front and rear flexible brake hoses cracking.

N/s/f lower swivel boot in poor condition, advise attention.

Rear exhaust mounts cracking.

Pass 14 Jul 2016 162,282 miles

o/s/r track control arm has slight play

Fail 23 Jun 2015 157,375 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/r tyre tread getting low at 3 mm

rear metal suspension pipes have surface corrosion

Pass 23 Jun 2015 157,375 miles

o/s/r tyre tread getting low at 3 mm

rear metal suspension pipes have surface corrosion

Pass 10 Jul 2014 154,772 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 150,446 miles

Centre silencer badly corroded

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

Headlamp washers run constantly with lights on

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Fail 3 Jun 2013 150,441 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre silencer badly corroded

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

Headlamp washers run constantly with lights on

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 147,896 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 Jun 2010 138,022 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 135,129 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 131,918 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 129,968 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 126,287 miles

Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

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

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

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

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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EJZ 2257 is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EJZ 2257, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EJZ 2257 registered?

EJZ 2257 is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is EJZ 2257 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJZ 2257 shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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