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M214 XKA

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

115,517 mi
Last recorded115,517 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM214 XKA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 115,517 miles

Exhaust box outer skin corroding

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 114,986 miles

Exhaust box outer skin corroding

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 114,627 miles

Exhaust center box corroded.

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Oct 2023 114,627 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Exhaust center box corroded.

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 114,133 miles

Centre exhaust box outer skin peeling

Rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2021 113,540 miles

centre exhaust box outer skin corroding

Pass 5 Nov 2020 113,189 miles

centre exhaust box outer skin corroding

Pass 24 Apr 2019 112,669 miles

centre exhaust box outer skin corroding

Pass 30 Apr 2018 111,644 miles

centre exhaust box outer skin corroding

Pass 12 Apr 2017 111,210 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

centre exhaust box corroding

Pass 26 Apr 2016 110,785 miles

centre exhaust box starting to corrode

Pass 23 Apr 2015 110,099 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

centre exhaust box starting to corrode

Pass 28 Apr 2014 108,832 miles

exhaust detiorating

Fail 25 Apr 2014 108,831 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust detiorating

Pass 23 Apr 2013 107,445 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 106,005 miles

centre and rear exhaust corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2012 106,003 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

centre and rear exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2011 105,420 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

both rear tyres worn on inside edges

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside front wheel arch liner damaged

power steering pipe starting to corrode

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 9 Apr 2010 103,953 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres worn on inside edges

condensation in front offside lamp lens

power steering pipes shows signs of corrosion

slight play in steering joints

unable to check front pads

Pass 23 Apr 2009 101,002 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

condensation in front offside lamp lens

offside front tyre worn on edges

power steering pipes shows signs of corroding

slight play in steering joints

unable to check front pads

Pass 8 May 2008 96,024 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 92,479 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 92,479 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)

Pass 14 Jul 2005 91,249 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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M214 XKA is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 M214 XKA, 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 M214 XKA registered?

M214 XKA is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 15 December 1994.

Is M214 XKA safe to buy?

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