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M88 JMR

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

130,630 mi
Last recorded130,630 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM88 JMR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 130,630 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule O/S & N/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Not all exhaust mountings present

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing All four heavily rusted (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Mar 2025 130,623 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp All lamps stay on when headlamps on (4.4.3 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule O/S & N/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Not all exhaust mountings present

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing All four heavily rusted (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 127,763 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Not latching (3.1 (c))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 50% very dim (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2024 127,763 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Not latching (3.1 (c))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 50% very dim (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2023 127,702 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated Release handle missing (1.1.6 (d))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Emitted light from headlamps different colour to each other

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 122,118 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2022 122,095 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Offside sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 9 Nov 2022 121,896 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 118,726 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2020 114,309 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 109,894 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 107,348 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber casing corroded.

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

Offside 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 Shock absorber casing corroded.

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill jacking point corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 8 Aug 2018 107,348 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill jacking joint excessively corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel hose insecure Fuel hose clip missing. (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel pipe damaged Excessively corroded. (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber casing corroded.

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

Offside 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 Shock absorber casing corroded.

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill jacking point corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 30 May 2017 106,555 miles

Both front brake pipes are starting to corrode

Centre exhaust rubbers are split and need replacing

Fuel pipes are corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2016 105,096 miles

Fuel pipes corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2016 105,095 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

All 4 tyres perished

Front Front brake pipes are slightly corroded

Fuel pipes corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2015 103,202 miles

Both rear brake pipes slightley corroded

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 23 Jun 2015 103,202 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear brake pipes slightley corroded

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 100,658 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 96,629 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 96,629 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

possible gear box leaking fluid

Pass 3 May 2006 90,801 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak at engine

Fail 1 May 2006 90,801 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak at engine

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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M88 JMR is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 M88 JMR, 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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M88 JMR is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 12 October 1994.

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