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M814 RNY

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

87,185 mi
Last recorded87,185 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM814 RNY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 87,185 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 13 May 2026 87,165 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 May 2025 86,771 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 86,559 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2023 86,305 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2022 81,603 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 81,108 miles

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

exhuast system starting to corrode

Pass 23 Aug 2018 80,324 miles

slight corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 17 Aug 2017 80,055 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

exhaust system starting to corrode

Pass 10 Aug 2016 79,609 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both sides (2.5.B.1a)

exhaust system starting to corrode

Pass 13 Aug 2015 79,214 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

exhaust system starting to corrode

o/s/f tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 12 Aug 2014 76,986 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on outer edges

exhaust system starting to corrode

Pass 13 Aug 2013 75,422 miles

Oil leak

exhaust system starting to corrode

Pass 14 Jun 2012 72,750 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

both front shock absorbers shrouds adrift

both front tyres wearing at outer edges

exhaust starting to corrode

o/s/f tyre wearing at inner edge

Pass 14 Jun 2011 69,931 miles

Oil leak

o/s/f shock gator adrift

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 17 Jun 2010 68,427 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 66,302 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 62,296 miles

slight corosion on front brake discs

slight dampness on steering damper

slight oil leak on engine

Fail 18 Jun 2008 62,296 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight corosion on front brake discs

slight dampness on steering damper

slight oil leak on engine

Pass 5 Jun 2007 62,289 miles

oil leak on engine

Pass 5 May 2006 61,686 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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M814 RNY is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 2,799cc 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 M814 RNY, 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 M814 RNY registered?

M814 RNY is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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