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M270 YWA

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

67,131 mi
Last recorded67,131 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM270 YWA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 67,131 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 67,092 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 66,878 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 66,669 miles
Fail 4 May 2023 66,644 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 May 2022 66,097 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 65,940 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 65,817 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 65,523 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 64,958 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 63,842 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 62,236 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 60,951 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 59,296 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 56,993 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 54,739 miles

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)

Fail 11 Nov 2011 54,739 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.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)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 54,722 miles

front tyres worn on outer treads

Pass 30 Jun 2010 53,453 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 53,453 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 49,899 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 45,138 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 45,138 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

NEARSIDE REAR , NEARSIDE FRONT ,AND OFFSIDE FRONT TYRES CRACKING ON TREADS

SLIGHT MOVEMENT ON OFFSIDE FRONT HUB

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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M270 YWA is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 M270 YWA, 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 M270 YWA registered?

M270 YWA is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M270 YWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for M270 YWA shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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