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M839 EAF

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

97,885 mi
Last recorded97,885 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM839 EAF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 97,885 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Intermediate exhaust silencer outer skins NOTABLE corrosion but not leaking gases or affecting emissions

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Single speed wiper operation not working

Pass 29 Oct 2024 93,903 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside corrosion

undertrays sill covers

Pass 11 Jun 2019 93,554 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 93,293 miles

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

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

parking brake just met 16% requirements

Fail 12 Jun 2018 93,293 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

parking brake just met 16% requirements

Pass 13 Jun 2017 93,053 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 92,873 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 92,312 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rust on mainthrough brake pipes over subframe

slight play in nearside rear suspension bush

Fail 20 Oct 2014 92,264 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Inner Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rust on mainthrough brake pipes over subframe

slight play nearside rear suspension bush

Pass 28 Oct 2013 91,332 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 90,750 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 90,393 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 89,592 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 88,823 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 87,561 miles

corrosion to exhaust system

plastic covers fitted to sills & undertrays fitted

Pass 14 May 2007 85,804 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 81,989 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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M839 EAF is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 M839 EAF, 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 M839 EAF registered?

M839 EAF is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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