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M453 VBV

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

105,033 mi
Last recorded105,033 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM453 VBV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 105,033 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 104,156 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2024 104,156 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2024 104,140 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 May 2023 103,848 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 103,420 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 103,362 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 93,969 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 85,034 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 84,606 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 81,282 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 75,421 miles

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

Offside Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 70,132 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 70,132 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 68,030 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 64,051 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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M453 VBV is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 M453 VBV, 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 M453 VBV registered?

M453 VBV is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is M453 VBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M453 VBV shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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