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G2 AVS

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

76,368 mi
Last recorded76,368 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2026
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG2 AVS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2026 76,368 miles

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2025 75,843 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 73,798 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 73,345 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 71,852 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 71,791 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 71,699 miles

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

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

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

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Jul 2019 70,954 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 69,407 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 66,938 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 65,258 miles

oil leak

slight leak from steering box

Fail 3 Feb 2016 65,258 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

oil leak

slight leak from steering box

Pass 29 Jan 2015 63,066 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 10 Jan 2014 59,480 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jan 2013 53,494 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 50,406 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 50,406 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 47,912 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 47,912 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 46,756 miles

Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 45,266 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2007 43,686 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2007 41,862 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 38,582 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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G2 AVS is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 G2 AVS, 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

How do I check the history of G2 AVS?

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What year was G2 AVS registered?

G2 AVS is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 9 May 1994.

Is G2 AVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for G2 AVS shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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