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M788 TSC

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

127,026 mi
Last recorded127,026 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2026
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM788 TSC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2026 127,026 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2025 126,934 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2025 126,934 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 126,870 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 126,377 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

center/rear exhaust section deteriorated.

Pass 30 Jan 2021 125,012 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 124,604 miles

Exhaust extesively corroded but not leaking

Pass 9 Jul 2018 123,370 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 123,296 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 121,815 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 120,195 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 119,917 miles

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

exhaust showing signs of corrosion

Pass 1 Jul 2014 119,535 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

rear exhaust system starting to corrieod

Pass 20 Jun 2013 118,800 miles

exhaust system slightly corroded

front and rear brake pipes slightly corroded

front springs in poor condition

Pass 19 Jun 2012 117,993 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 117,361 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 115,888 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 113,775 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 111,057 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 108,315 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion exhaust system

handbrake long

slight wear steering box drop arm

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2006 105,613 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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M788 TSC is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 M788 TSC, 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 M788 TSC registered?

M788 TSC is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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The MOT history for M788 TSC shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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