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H1 EUS

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

207,427 mi
Last recorded207,427 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH1 EUS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 207,427 miles

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 204,781 miles

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive At engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 202,888 miles

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 7 Feb 2023 201,776 miles

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 7 Feb 2022 200,616 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 199,200 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

parking brake just met minimum requirement

Pass 13 Jan 2020 197,653 miles

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 28 Jan 2019 194,576 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 191,686 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 189,623 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 187,322 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2015 185,193 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 181,017 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 178,114 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 174,483 miles

Advanced corrosion on exhaust system

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

O/S headlamp lens damaged and has dampness inside lens

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

Fail 27 Jan 2012 174,483 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Advanced corrosion on exhaust system

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

O/S headlamp lens damaged and has dampness inside lens

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 166,946 miles

Both front tyres have advanced wear.

Ceantre exhaust has advanced corrosion.

Offside headlamp glass damaged...headlamp moist with condensation.

Slight oil leakage from centre of engine sump area.

Pass 28 Jan 2010 159,820 miles

Offside front tyre has advance wear on inner edge

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 153,375 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 145,900 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 133,919 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2006 133,919 miles

Offside Front 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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H1 EUS is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 H1 EUS, 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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What year was H1 EUS registered?

H1 EUS is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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