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M642 VRA

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

63,132 mi
Last recorded63,132 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM642 VRA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 63,132 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 62,637 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 62,336 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 62,115 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 61,952 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 61,655 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 60,761 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 59,534 miles

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Wipers not parking and only working on one speed, screen cleared effectively.

Pass 7 Jun 2018 59,173 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Windscreen wipers not parking

Fail 6 Jun 2018 59,173 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Steering damper leaking

Windscreen wipers not parking

Pass 30 Jun 2016 58,441 miles

Both front rubber strut tops perished and cracking

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

Oil leak from engine

Pass 6 May 2015 58,046 miles

Both front rubber strut tops perished and cracking

Pass 18 Jun 2013 56,993 miles

Both front strut top bushes starting to crack

Pass 6 Jun 2012 56,572 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 55,721 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 54,893 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 53,169 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 52,104 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 51,030 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 49,761 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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M642 VRA is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 M642 VRA, 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

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What year was M642 VRA registered?

M642 VRA is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M642 VRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for M642 VRA shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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