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M390 TNF

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Diesel 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,511 mi
Last recorded135,511 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM390 TNF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 135,511 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 134,471 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2025 134,471 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 133,328 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2023 133,328 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

ADVISE REAR BRAKE INSPECTION

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 132,412 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Dec 2022

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 129,916 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 128,077 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 128,077 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 125,635 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 123,077 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 119,642 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

all brake pipes greased and undersealed

Pass 28 Nov 2016 116,047 miles

exhaust silencer deterioated slightly

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside suspension upper mounting bush slightly deterioated

Pass 17 Nov 2015 112,262 miles

centre exhaust bracket deterioated

nearside rear tyre down to wear bar indicators

offside rear tyre nearing wear bar indicators

offside upper suspension rubber slightly deterioated

Pass 10 Nov 2014 99,841 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 30 May 2013 98,413 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 May 2013 98,413 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 96,483 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 94,376 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 93,479 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 92,538 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 91,533 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 89,995 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 87,784 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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M390 TNF is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M390 TNF, 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 M390 TNF registered?

M390 TNF is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M390 TNF safe to buy?

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