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M362 YBV

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

83,406 mi
Last recorded83,406 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM362 YBV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 83,406 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2025 83,403 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2025 83,391 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 83,372 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2023 83,369 miles

nearside and offside front tyres 20 years old

Pass 2 Aug 2022 83,346 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 83,257 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 83,176 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 82,959 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2019 82,957 miles

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 tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 14 Jul 2018 82,235 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 82,332 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 81,994 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 81,575 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 80,930 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 80,480 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 79,831 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 79,038 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Jul 2010 78,349 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 77,566 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 77,131 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 76,428 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 75,540 miles

engine oil level getting low

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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M362 YBV is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 M362 YBV, 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

How do I check the history of M362 YBV?

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What year was M362 YBV registered?

M362 YBV is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 5 August 1994.

Is M362 YBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M362 YBV shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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