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M46 EHP

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

137,079 mi
Last recorded137,079 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM46 EHP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 137,079 miles

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

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 24 Dec 2025 137,079 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner tread worn (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre has tears in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2025 137,040 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush mount worn (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear boot floor corroded

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush mount worn (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box join (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2025 136,976 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front shock upper mounts worn (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear boot floor corroded

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases under skin of the back box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 136,413 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2024 136,400 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 134,994 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 131,973 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 129,061 miles

Nearside Brake hose slightly deteriorated Slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 127,483 miles

engine undertray covered in oil from a leak - recommend further investigation / repair

Fail 4 Nov 2020 127,482 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

engine undertray covered in oil from a leak - recommend further investigation / repair

Pass 10 May 2019 123,610 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 120,960 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 117,855 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 114,663 miles

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

center exhaust box slight deteriorated

Fail 3 Jun 2016 114,663 miles

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

Offside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

center exhaust box slight deteriorated

Pass 10 Jun 2015 111,321 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 103,831 miles

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

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 10 Jun 2013 96,246 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 96,246 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear exhaust box slight deteriorated

Pass 11 Apr 2012 89,090 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 89,090 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Wheel alighnment/tracking needs to checked & adjusted!!

Pass 6 Apr 2011 80,736 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 80,736 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 75,847 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2009 70,033 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 70,033 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 67,120 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 67,120 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 63,078 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 58,815 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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M46 EHP is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 M46 EHP, 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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M46 EHP is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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