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M500 SLY

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

86,120 mi
Last recorded86,120 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 86,120 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front exhaust down pipes & cat pipes heat shields in rusty condition

Pass 21 Jul 2025 85,158 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 83,675 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 82,502 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 81,382 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 79,971 miles

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both fronts rusty at bottom (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 78,195 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 77,187 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 75,595 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust system rusty

Pass 7 Jul 2017 74,398 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 72,247 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2014 70,089 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 67,527 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2013 67,526 miles

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

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 65,501 miles

Wipers work but dont always park correctly

Pass 19 Jul 2011 63,638 miles

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

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

standard number plates fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2010 61,860 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 60,627 miles

advise front no plate cracked

advise o/s front tyre inner side wall damage

Pass 3 Jul 2008 59,672 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 58,855 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 57,364 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 SLY is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 M500 SLY, 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 SLY registered?

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

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