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M500 SLT

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

108,417 mi
Last recorded108,417 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM500 SLT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 108,417 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 108,385 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 108,297 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2023 108,168 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2022 108,150 miles

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2021 108,023 miles

exhaust system corroded

general corrosion to underside

slight corrosion to rear brake pipes

Pass 23 Mar 2020 107,985 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 107,985 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 107,838 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 107,462 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 107,092 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Slight play in front anti roll bar bushes.

o/s strut top mount starting to split.

Pass 21 Mar 2016 106,120 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 105,760 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 104,853 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 104,853 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2012 104,591 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 104,591 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 103,753 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 103,753 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 102,965 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 102,965 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 102,337 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 102,337 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 101,903 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 101,903 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 101,239 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2005 100,565 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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M500 SLT is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 M500 SLT, 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 M500 SLT registered?

M500 SLT is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M500 SLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for M500 SLT shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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