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M81 ALK

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

72,868 mi
Last recorded72,868 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM81 ALK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 72,868 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 72,698 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 72,532 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 69,781 miles
Fail 31 May 2022 69,777 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 69,157 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Front and Rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 68,393 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 66,544 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT OF 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 66,064 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 65,836 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 62,446 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 61,573 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 61,087 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 59,084 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 56,947 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2010 54,863 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 54,126 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 52,734 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 50,661 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 48,035 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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M81 ALK is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc 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 M81 ALK, 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

How do I check the history of M81 ALK?

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What year was M81 ALK registered?

M81 ALK is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M81 ALK safe to buy?

The MOT history for M81 ALK 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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