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M821 TOA

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

88,488 mi
Last recorded88,488 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM821 TOA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 88,488 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

lower part of windscreen damaged

Pass 17 Jul 2025 87,476 miles

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

lower part of windscreen damaged

Pass 25 Jul 2024 86,430 miles

Front lower part of windscreen damaged

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 83,995 miles

Nearside Front Lower part of windscreen damaged

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

ignition key damaged

Fail 25 Jul 2023 83,995 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower part of windscreen damaged

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

ignition key damaged

Pass 5 Aug 2022 82,978 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged loose

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

front headlight wiper loose

ignition key damaged

Fail 2 Aug 2022 82,978 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged loose

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

front headlight wiper loose

ignition key damaged

Pass 28 Jul 2021 82,028 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 81,063 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 81,063 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 80,211 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 79,441 miles

nearside front tyre worn on both edges and very close to limit

Pass 7 Aug 2017 78,565 miles

nearside front tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 3 Aug 2017 78,565 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

nearside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 1 Aug 2016 76,005 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 73,560 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 72,459 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 70,896 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 70,896 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 68,768 miles

offside rear and nearside front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 13 Jun 2012 68,768 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

offside rear and nearside front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Jun 2011 66,760 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 60,313 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 56,986 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 56,981 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 55,429 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 53,899 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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M821 TOA is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 M821 TOA, 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

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What year was M821 TOA registered?

M821 TOA is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M821 TOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for M821 TOA shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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