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M470 SHD

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

59,796 mi
Last recorded59,796 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM470 SHD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 59,796 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 58,725 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 57,460 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 55,933 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 53,782 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 52,411 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 15 Jun 2021 52,537 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 52,300 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 52,280 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 52,268 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 52,218 miles

foam under the bonnet starting to deteriorate

Pass 7 Jul 2016 51,581 miles

sound deadening foam under bonnet breaking up

Fail 29 Jun 2016 51,559 miles

Nearside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drag link (2.2.C.1c)

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

sound deadening foam under bonnet breaking up

Pass 9 Jul 2015 51,258 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 50,367 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 49,954 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 49,809 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 49,401 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 48,868 miles

brake hose ferrule slightly corrodded rear and front hoses

Pass 28 Apr 2008 48,470 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 48,470 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2006 46,404 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 46,144 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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M470 SHD is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 M470 SHD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of M470 SHD?

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What year was M470 SHD registered?

M470 SHD is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is M470 SHD safe to buy?

The MOT history for M470 SHD shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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