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M545 XBP

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

102,300 mi
Last recorded102,300 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM545 XBP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 102,300 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 102,284 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 101,649 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 100,904 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 100,873 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2018 100,447 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

parking brake has only just met requirements (16%)

Fail 14 May 2018 100,372 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

parking brake has only just met requirements (16%)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 99,940 miles

n/s/f shock and n/s/r inner tyre

Pass 24 May 2016 98,759 miles

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

both front shock absorber top mounts are worn

Pass 19 Jun 2015 97,052 miles

both rear tyres are worn on the inner edges

Fail 26 Mar 2014 94,985 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front tyre is worn on the outside edge

Pass 26 Mar 2014 94,985 miles

nearside front tyre is worn on the outside edge

Pass 15 Mar 2013 87,602 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 78,373 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 72,198 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 63,555 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 56,278 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 53,113 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 45,558 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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M545 XBP is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 M545 XBP, 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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M545 XBP is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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