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M892 GAP

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

128,513 mi
Last recorded128,513 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM892 GAP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 128,513 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 128,454 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 127,777 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 127,254 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 127,244 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2018 126,418 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2017 124,585 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 124,585 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle off side low (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

All 4 tyres slightly perished

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2016 123,136 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 122,486 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 121,938 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 121,480 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2012 121,062 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 120,845 miles

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

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

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

gearbox oil leak

o/s front tyre tread cutting of on inside of pattern

rear brake efforts slightly unbalanced

rear o/s foot+handbrake effort slightly low

Pass 10 Mar 2009 119,137 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 116,926 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 113,574 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 108,024 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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M892 GAP is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 M892 GAP, 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 M892 GAP?

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What year was M892 GAP registered?

M892 GAP is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is M892 GAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for M892 GAP shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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