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M216 XKA

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

139,090 mi
Last recorded139,090 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM216 XKA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 139,090 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

underbody undersealed

Pass 6 Aug 2025 139,000 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

underbody has underseal protection applied

Pass 13 Oct 2022 138,993 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 137,866 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 137,343 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 128,049 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear tyre very soft

Fail 24 Feb 2011 128,045 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear tyre very soft

Pass 14 Jan 2009 125,335 miles

oil leaks on engine

Pass 23 Aug 2007 117,569 miles

n/s/r tyre near limit

o/s/r tyre on limit

rear exhaust rusty

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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M216 XKA is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 M216 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 M216 XKA registered?

M216 XKA is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is M216 XKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for M216 XKA shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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