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M794 SAB

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

155,954 mi
Last recorded155,954 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM794 SAB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 155,954 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Jul 2025 155,950 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm front and rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Apr 2024 155,922 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 153,413 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 153,413 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 148,073 miles

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2022 148,073 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 144,202 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2017 141,782 miles

Front disks corroded due to standing.

Extensive surface corrosion to front steering and suspension components .

Extensive surface corrosion to rear suspension components.

Front shock absorbers corroding due to standing.

Pass 2 Sep 2014 141,723 miles

Offside parking brake low effort

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 1 Sep 2014 141,720 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Coolant leak

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 22 Aug 2014 141,664 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 140,174 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear parking brake slightly low effort

Fail 10 Aug 2013 140,171 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear parking brake slightly low effort

Pass 11 Jun 2010 136,118 miles

Oil leak

front numberplate distorting

suspension coil springs have corrossion to them

Pass 6 Jun 2009 129,604 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2009 129,604 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 May 2008 120,968 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)

Oil leak

Pass 5 May 2007 112,448 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 104,641 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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M794 SAB is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 87,421 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 M794 SAB, 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 31 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M794 SAB is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 13 April 1995.

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