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M621 VOO

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

159,956 mi
Last recorded159,956 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM621 VOO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 159,956 miles

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

areas of chassis showing corrosion

exhaust pipework & silencers showing corrosion

rear subframe & components showing corrosion

Pass 10 Apr 2025 156,728 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 8 Apr 2025 156,722 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to engine misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 9 Feb 2024

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt NSF inner (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

corrosion developing near some prescribed areas

exhaust system is very corroded

light rust on brake pipes in general

Pass 23 Feb 2023 153,383 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

all coil springs are corroded

both rear tyres are perished

suspension is creaking

various suspension components and chassis are corroded

Fail 7 Feb 2023 153,383 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front suspension is creaky

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust rusty

Pass 17 Feb 2022 149,534 miles

both front tyres showing slight edge wear

exhaust pipework & silencers rusty /front support bracket broken

o/s/f bumper corner insecure

play noted in n/s steering system

suspension top mounts creaky

unable to see rear pads fully

various steering/suspension & brake components showing corrosion

Pass 18 Feb 2021 146,113 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering rack is noisy

Fail 18 Feb 2021 146,113 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering rack is noisy

Pass 28 Jan 2020 141,499 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 137,576 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 132,288 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 128,208 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 123,160 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 117,291 miles

both front tyre are on the legal limit

both rear tyres are on the legal limit

center exhaust shield is insecure

headlamp pump is on continuous

offside headlamp wiper not returning to postion (inoperative)

slight PAS leak from pump area

Pass 28 Jan 2014 109,538 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges.

Offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges.

Fail 27 Jan 2014 109,538 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges.

Offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges.

Pass 1 Feb 2013 107,111 miles

both front tyres are getting low

exhaust pipe work is rusty

Pass 3 Feb 2012 102,999 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 102,946 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 22 Jan 2011 98,603 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2011 98,603 miles

Offside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

headlamp washer pump on constantly when lights are on

Pass 20 Jan 2010 95,481 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre is worn close to limit

nearside rear wheel is slightly out of shape

rear pads are 60% worn

Fail 12 Nov 2009 95,347 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 95,347 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 90,153 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 82,206 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2006 74,764 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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M621 VOO is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M621 VOO, 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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M621 VOO is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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