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M239 ANV

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

114,265 mi
Last recorded114,265 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM239 ANV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,987cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 114,265 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 111,301 miles

interior mirror loose

rear exhaust silencer & tail box rusty,fixings joining rear silencer to tail box rusted very thin

Pass 13 Mar 2024 108,794 miles

Offside exhaust rusty & central to rear tail box fixings rusted thin

interior mirror loose

Pass 17 Feb 2023 105,020 miles

exhaust silencers rusty

interior mirror loose

Pass 22 Feb 2022 100,335 miles

center exhaust silencer box rusty

Pass 28 Apr 2020 98,235 miles

centre exhaust silencer rusty & fixings to rear tail box rusting thin

Pass 11 Mar 2019 92,774 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 90,584 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 85,669 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 85,597 miles

Brake discs slightly corroded

Exhaust system corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear-most (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Jan 2016 85,595 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brake discs slightly corroded

Exhaust system corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear-most (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 85,542 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 84,748 miles

slight corrosion to rear suspension pipes

Pass 20 Dec 2012 83,803 miles

Rear suspension pipes slightly corroded

Fail 18 Dec 2012 83,803 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear suspension pipes slightly corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2011 82,035 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 81,674 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 80,788 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 80,338 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 79,372 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 77,758 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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M239 ANV is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 M239 ANV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of M239 ANV?

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What year was M239 ANV registered?

M239 ANV is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 2 September 1994.

Is M239 ANV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M239 ANV shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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