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M1 VSS

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

130,296 mi
Last recorded130,296 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM1 VSS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 130,296 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2025 130,016 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 129,126 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2022 128,692 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 128,102 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 128,027 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 125,573 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 124,327 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 124,327 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 123,192 miles

exhaust mounting rubber split but system still supported

slight perishing splits to front tyre sidewalls

Pass 23 Jun 2015 122,901 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 120,416 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

offside front & nearside rear tyres starting to perish & cracked

Pass 20 Jun 2013 120,229 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 120,000 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 115,326 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 113,152 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 112,678 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 109,642 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 101,789 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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M1 VSS 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 89.5%.

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 M1 VSS, 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 M1 VSS registered?

M1 VSS is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 11 October 1994.

Is M1 VSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for M1 VSS shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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