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M35 ELB

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

61,439 mi
Last recorded61,439 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM35 ELB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 61,439 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2025 61,428 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 61,408 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2024 61,408 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 61,389 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2023 61,387 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2022 61,379 miles

both rear tyres have cracking on outer walls and nearside front tyre has cut on wall

Fail 2 Aug 2022 61,379 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

both rear tyres have cracking on outer walls and nearside front tyre has cut on wall

Pass 1 Dec 2020 59,341 miles

o/s/f tyre has cut on outer wall

Pass 17 May 2019 56,458 miles

Offside Front TYRE SCUFFED ON OUTTER WALL.

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 May 2019 56,457 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front TYRE SCUFFED ON OUTTER WALL.

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2018 55,515 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 May 2018 55,515 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 May 2017 54,576 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 53,671 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2016 53,671 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2015 52,940 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)

Pass 28 May 2014 51,797 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 May 2014 51,797 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 May 2013 50,728 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to crack and has a cut no cords showing

offside rear tyre starting to crack on outerwall

Fail 25 May 2013 50,728 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

nearside rear tyre starting to crack and has a cut no cords showing

offside rear tyre starting to crack on outerwall

Pass 30 May 2012 48,374 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 46,924 miles

n/s/r tyre are perished

Pass 6 Jan 2010 45,773 miles

n/s/r tyre are perished

Fail 4 Jan 2010 45,773 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

n/s/r tyre are perished

Pass 3 Jan 2009 44,312 miles

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 3 Dec 2007 42,438 miles

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

slight corrosion on nearside rear disc

Pass 4 Dec 2006 38,804 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Dec 2005 36,506 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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M35 ELB is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 M35 ELB, 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 M35 ELB registered?

M35 ELB is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 27 October 1994.

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The MOT history for M35 ELB shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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