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M663 VNN

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

83,895 mi
Last recorded83,895 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM663 VNN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 83,895 miles
Fail 21 May 2025 83,887 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 83,635 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2024 83,599 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2023 83,353 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

surface corrosion to various underside areas

Fail 24 May 2023 83,323 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

surface corrosion to various underside areas

Pass 24 May 2022 83,270 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 82,873 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 82,036 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 82,036 miles

Central Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n\s (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 81,988 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 77,001 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 76,617 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 75,529 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 75,490 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 71,170 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 68,369 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 65,755 miles

ALL four tyres are starting to deteriorate(cracking).

Pass 30 Jun 2011 64,184 miles

front tyres starting to perish

slight corrosion on exhaust system

slight wear on front brake discs

Pass 8 Jun 2010 63,681 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 63,332 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 63,009 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 62,777 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 62,374 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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M663 VNN is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 M663 VNN, 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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What year was M663 VNN registered?

M663 VNN is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is M663 VNN safe to buy?

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