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M856 AJN

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

157,733 mi
Last recorded157,733 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM856 AJN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 157,733 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive slight diff leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2026 157,697 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 154,751 miles

Exhaust system rusty

Nearside Front steering idler has a little free play

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside rear tyre is 10yrs old

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has some deep cracking but to reaching cords. also 10yers old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive diff pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases coupling (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Jan 2024 150,878 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 147,293 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 143,008 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 141,955 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2020 140,469 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction wiper (3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Inner Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 May 2019 138,892 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 137,652 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 135,637 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2016 131,264 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2015 128,773 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 123,909 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 119,028 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 May 2012 117,009 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Jun 2011 115,652 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 109,415 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 105,686 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 103,743 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 98,480 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 94,686 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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M856 AJN is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 M856 AJN, 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 M856 AJN registered?

M856 AJN is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is M856 AJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for M856 AJN shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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