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M239 OJU

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

116,697 mi
Last recorded116,697 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM239 OJU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 116,697 miles

Coil spring corroded all four coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering box has seepage has very slight seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower inner sill/rear floor slight corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all four shock absorber outer casings corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2025 115,876 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower inner sill /rear floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear both rear shock absorber outer casings corroded

whole exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2024 115,328 miles

Front Coil spring corroded on both sides of vehicle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower inner sill/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear shock outer casing corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded on both sides of vehicle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear shock outer casings corroded

whole exhaust system corroded and exhaust heat shields in poor condition

Fail 15 Feb 2024 115,319 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded both main centre pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded on both sides of vehicle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower inner sill/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear shock outer casing corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded on both sides of vehicle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear shock outer casings corroded

whole exhaust system corroded and exhaust heat shields in poor condition

Pass 13 Feb 2023 114,321 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2023 114,321 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 114,084 miles
Fail 20 May 2022 114,076 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Windscreen wiper blade defective slight split at end (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 113,746 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 112,760 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 112,468 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2018 111,954 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 111,830 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 111,087 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded before flexable hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 110,171 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 109,104 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 109,092 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Fail 3 May 2013 109,082 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Centre Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 2 May 2012 107,284 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)

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

Pass 9 May 2011 102,667 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2010 100,827 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 100,827 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2009 98,817 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 98,517 miles

chip in nearside front light lens

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2007 98,517 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Torsion bar attachment bracket loose (2.4.E.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

chip in nearside front light lens

Fail 12 Sep 2006 95,630 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 95,630 miles

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

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

Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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 OJU is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OJU, 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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M239 OJU is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 10 August 1994.

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