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M50 OML

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

150,738 mi
Last recorded150,738 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM50 OML
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 150,738 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2025 150,738 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 150,577 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 150,055 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 150,019 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 148,373 miles

Nearside Rear shocker no effort

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Sep 2017 148,173 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear shocker no effort

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Oct 2016 144,055 miles

brake pipe from n/s rear brake hose corroded

o/s front brake pipe slight corrosion

oil leak on engine

Fail 6 Oct 2016 143,948 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake pipe from n/s rear brake hose corroded

o/s front brake pipe slight corrosion

oil leak on engine

Pass 23 Sep 2015 139,575 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn smooth on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules and offside (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded and offside (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn smooth on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

both rear shock absorbers corroded

fuel pipes corroded (rear)

nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm

noise coming from nearside and offside front suspension/steering

oil leak

Fail 17 Sep 2015 139,434 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn smooth on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules and offside (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded and offside (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn smooth on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

both rear shock absorbers corroded

fuel pipes corroded (rear)

nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm

noise coming from nearside front suspension

oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2014 133,501 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

advise front wiper blade

Pass 20 Sep 2013 128,434 miles

fuel lines corrodeing

oil leak on engine

Fail 11 Sep 2013 128,430 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

fuel lines corrodeing

oil leak on engine

Pass 3 Oct 2012 124,491 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Oct 2011 120,527 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 120,527 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 115,729 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 108,888 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 105,682 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 105,593 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 100,903 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 100,903 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 97,275 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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M50 OML is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 M50 OML, 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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M50 OML is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 2 August 1994.

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