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M12 MAM

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

81,277 mi
Last recorded81,277 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM12 MAM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 81,277 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2025 81,210 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 80,852 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 80,754 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 77,957 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 76,596 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 76,596 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 74,896 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 73,938 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 72,956 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 69,583 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 69,575 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 66,078 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 65,830 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 60,736 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 55,271 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 49,257 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 41,807 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 41,750 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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M12 MAM is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 M12 MAM, 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 M12 MAM registered?

M12 MAM is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 3 November 1994.

Is M12 MAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M12 MAM shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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