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M55 ARW

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

69,760 mi
Last recorded69,760 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM55 ARW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 69,760 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2025 68,717 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 67,873 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 66,795 miles

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

exhaust system corrodid

Pass 22 Jul 2019 66,180 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 65,788 miles

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 65,175 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 62,514 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 61,365 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both rear tyres close to legal limit

Pass 27 Jul 2015 61,365 miles

both rear tyres close to legal limit

Pass 8 Aug 2013 59,902 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 50,695 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 57,701 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 56,062 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 2 Aug 2010 56,062 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 52,933 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 50,319 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 47,694 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 44,313 miles

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

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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M55 ARW is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc 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 M55 ARW, 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 M55 ARW?

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What year was M55 ARW registered?

M55 ARW is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M55 ARW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M55 ARW shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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