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M46 WVT

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

115,607 mi
Last recorded115,607 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM46 WVT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 115,607 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2025 113,938 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 112,366 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 110,762 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 109,315 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 107,568 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 106,222 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 104,269 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 101,946 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Front bonnet insulation foam material faulty

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear rear axle brake disc condition very poor corroded and rear pads wear low

exhaust system condition very poor

front headlight wipers blade worn/split

front number plate cracked slight

rear axle brake flexible pipes condition very poor

rear window screen cracked

Fail 23 Jul 2018 101,946 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Front bonnet insulation foam material faulty

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear rear axle brake disc condition very poor corroded and rear pads wear low

exhaust system condition very poor

front headlight wipers blade worn/split

front number plate cracked slight

rear axle brake flexible pipes condition very poor

rear window screen cracked

Pass 24 Jul 2017 99,824 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre cracking / deteriorated

Pass 21 Jul 2016 98,315 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 98,314 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 96,120 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 94,612 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 94,612 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 92,364 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 90,773 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jul 2012 90,773 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Oil leak

drivers door sticking

Pass 10 Aug 2011 87,936 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

center exhaust box rubber mount splite

Pass 4 Aug 2010 85,656 miles

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

Oil leak

offside front tyre showing signs of cracking to its outer shoulder

Fail 4 Aug 2010 85,656 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

offside front tyre showing signs of cracking to its outer shoulder

Pass 28 Jul 2009 81,463 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jul 2009 81,461 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2008 78,121 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

nearside and offside front tyres wearing at their outer edges

Pass 23 Jul 2007 74,409 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 71,169 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2005 67,358 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 WVT is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WVT, 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 M46 WVT registered?

M46 WVT is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 2 August 1994.

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