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M833 LUL

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

80,321 mi
Last recorded80,321 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM833 LUL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 80,321 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 80,194 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2025 80,194 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 79,554 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 79,073 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 78,404 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 77,382 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 76,358 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 74,427 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 74,427 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 73,573 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 73,573 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 70,998 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 69,167 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on the inner edge

Pass 17 Feb 2015 67,924 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 65,270 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 65,270 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 63,472 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 104,503 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 58,129 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 54,823 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 54,823 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 52,751 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 51,222 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Dec 2006 46,910 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 46,910 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2005 41,808 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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M833 LUL is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 M833 LUL, 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 M833 LUL?

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What year was M833 LUL registered?

M833 LUL is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M833 LUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M833 LUL shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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