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M478 EDU

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

74,200 mi
Last recorded74,200 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM478 EDU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 74,200 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 73,951 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 73,644 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 73,635 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 73,445 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 73,287 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 73,285 miles

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 72,802 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 15 Jul 2020 72,802 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 71,480 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2013 71,270 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 71,245 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 71,245 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 70,264 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 69,664 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 69,663 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Aug 2005 68,014 miles

oil leak

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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M478 EDU is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 M478 EDU, 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 M478 EDU?

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What year was M478 EDU registered?

M478 EDU is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 6 October 1994.

Is M478 EDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M478 EDU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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