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K90 DVD

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

105,698 mi
Last recorded105,698 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK90 DVD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 105,698 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2025 105,698 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front fog light not working

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 105,601 miles

all suspension components slightly corroded

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2023 105,407 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 20 Jul 2023 105,403 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 19 Apr 2022 105,316 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 19 Apr 2022 105,316 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 15 Apr 2021 104,955 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2021 104,955 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 15 May 2020 104,786 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber split (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 104,419 miles

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

Nearside Front Fog light not working

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 104,107 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 104,107 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 103,865 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 103,411 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 103,411 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 102,937 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 102,846 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 102,846 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 101,349 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 101,264 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 96,174 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 96,174 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 93,324 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 88,661 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 83,078 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 80,432 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 78,746 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 77,872 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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K90 DVD is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 K90 DVD, 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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K90 DVD is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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