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M454 XNM

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

101,466 mi
Last recorded101,466 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM454 XNM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 101,466 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 99,687 miles

Exhaust system corroded/weak

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front number plate cracked

N/S/R tyre perished sidewall

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 13 Oct 2023 98,140 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust weak

rear fuel pipes rusty

Pass 17 Oct 2022 96,886 miles

rear exhaust silencer weak

Pass 15 Oct 2021 95,716 miles

rear exhaust silencer weak

Pass 8 Oct 2020 93,498 miles

rear exhaust weak

Pass 30 Sep 2019 92,291 miles

centre exhaust silencer weak.

Pass 17 Oct 2018 90,975 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 89,361 miles

rear silencer weak

Pass 20 Sep 2016 87,904 miles

Exhaust in poor condition

Front tyres perished and worn on inner and outter edges.

Fail 20 Sep 2016 87,904 miles

Exhaust in poor condition

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

Front tyres perished and worn on inner and outter edges.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 87,687 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear exhaust silencer weak

Pass 15 Aug 2014 87,029 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

offside rear tyre perishing

rear exhaust section corrodeing

rear floor corrodeing

Fail 8 Aug 2014 87,029 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

225/55/16/95w michelin

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear tyre perishing

rear exhaust section corroded

rear floor corrodeing

strong advisory that the offside front tyre is wearing badly on inner edge (advise new tyre and tracking to be checked)

strong advisory that the power steering pipes are corroded and power steering hose ferrules are corrodeing

Pass 20 Aug 2013 86,527 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 9 Aug 2013 86,527 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 85,785 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

advise tracking is checked

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2011 83,479 miles

BOTH REAR STEEL BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO RUST

REAR EXHAUST SECTION IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 9 Aug 2010 78,766 miles

both rear flexi brake hose ferrules corroded

strong advisory that the nearside rear tyre is worn to the limit

strong advisory that the power steering pipes from steering box are corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2009 76,752 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Aug 2009 76,752 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 74,608 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

cente exhaust box rotting

centre exhaust hangers cracket

roll bar carroded

steering linkage boot split

Pass 9 Aug 2007 73,194 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 7 Aug 2006 71,369 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2005 70,112 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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M454 XNM is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 M454 XNM, 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 M454 XNM registered?

M454 XNM is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 10 August 1994.

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