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FWW 715M

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

203,494 mi
Last recorded203,494 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2026
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFWW 715M
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2026 203,494 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 201,017 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front body has corrosion

sill covers fitted

underbody has general corrosion

Pass 12 Sep 2022 192,162 miles

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Just Legal (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Sill Covers Fitted

Fail 7 Sep 2022 192,108 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Just Legal (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Sill Covers Fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2021 184,393 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Poly belt cracking

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

Fail 21 Sep 2021 184,393 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Poly belt cracking

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 176,374 miles

Both rear brake flexi hoses perishing

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Poly belt cracking

Rear brake lines corroded

Fail 26 Aug 2020 176,374 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear brake flexi hoses perishing

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

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Poly belt cracking

Rear brake lines corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2019 165,275 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 150,737 miles

Both rear brake flexi hoses perishing/furrels corroded

Both rear track arm bushes poor/seized

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Poly belt cracking

Rear brake pipes corroded

Steering idler bush has slight play

Fail 20 Aug 2018 150,737 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Both rear brake flexi hoses perishing/furrels corroded

Both rear track arm bushes poor/seized

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Poly belt cracking

Rear brake pipes corroded

Steering idler bush has slight play

Pass 21 Aug 2017 140,267 miles

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

repair to o/s mirror glass

Pass 1 Sep 2016 123,264 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 105,556 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 88,875 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 71,024 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2013 71,008 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 58,313 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)

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge - advise tracking

Pass 12 Aug 2011 57,411 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 55,052 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 51,572 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 51,572 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 51,066 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 50,412 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 50,412 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2005 46,234 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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FWW 715M is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 FWW 715M, 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 FWW 715M registered?

FWW 715M is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 4 August 1994.

Is FWW 715M safe to buy?

The MOT history for FWW 715M shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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