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M244 EAH

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,988 mi
Last recorded104,988 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM244 EAH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 104,988 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 104,804 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 104,683 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2024 104,662 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 104,506 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 104,124 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2022 104,124 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 103,539 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 103,523 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Emissions not tested excess smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 103,126 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

wiper poor

Pass 18 Aug 2017 102,740 miles

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

oil leak on engine and rear diff

rear brake discs slightly rusty

steel brake pipes rusty

Pass 31 Aug 2016 102,566 miles

Oil leak Rear diff ()

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 15 Aug 2016 102,468 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Indicator tell tale missing (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front chips on windscreen.

Oil leak ()

Oil leak rear diff ()

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 110,228 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 101,046 miles

nearside front tyre perished.

Fail 7 Aug 2014 101,046 miles

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

nearside front tyre perished.

Pass 26 Oct 2012 100,145 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 99,660 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 98,614 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 97,785 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 97,783 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 94,310 miles

AUTO HEADLAMP AIM DISCONECTED

Pass 11 Jul 2007 91,974 miles

STEERING N/S/ INNER JOINT SMALL AMOUNT OFF WEAR

TYRE O/S/F WORN ON OUTER EDGE

Pass 15 Apr 2006 88,208 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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M244 EAH is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M244 EAH, 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 M244 EAH registered?

M244 EAH is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 October 1994.

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