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M262 AJN

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,300 mi
Last recorded82,300 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM262 AJN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 82,300 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 82,010 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2024 81,967 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished & split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front coolant leak

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished & cracking. (2004) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. lowest of the two efforts (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished & cracking. (2004) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished & cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 27 Jul 2009 81,833 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 80,962 miles

has a very small tear on o/s/r tyre inner side wall not showing ply or cords

Fail 9 May 2008 80,922 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 78,587 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 77,739 miles

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

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

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

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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M262 AJN is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 M262 AJN, 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

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What year was M262 AJN registered?

M262 AJN is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M262 AJN safe to buy?

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