CarVerify

Free Car Check

M8 GCS

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2799cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

167,157 mi
Last recorded167,157 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationM8 GCS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 167,157 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2026 167,139 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 166,059 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From nearside to offside (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Jul 2025 166,059 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (Kick up wrong side) (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From nearside to offside (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Jul 2025 166,034 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up wrong side (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 164,468 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

unable to check outer sills fully as covered

Fail 1 Jul 2024 164,468 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp deflector fitted as kick incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

unable to check outer sills fully as covered

Pass 12 Jun 2023 163,192 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower bush squeaking

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside beam deflector fitted

nearside rear parking brake needs adjusting

unable to check outer sills fully as covered

Fail 12 Jun 2023 163,192 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower bush squeaking

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

nearside beam deflector fitted

nearside rear parking brake needs adjusting

unable to check outer sills fully as covered

Pass 16 Jun 2022 162,119 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 161,389 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 160,708 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 160,532 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 159,295 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 157,342 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 155,432 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 153,390 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 150,923 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 149,409 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012
Pass 29 Mar 2011 136,482 miles

Corrosion To All Brake Pipes.

Corrosion To All Fuel Lines.

Corrosion To Outer Skin Of Centre Exhaust Silencer.

Corrosion To Rear Differential.

Oil Leak From Engine.

Slight Corrosion To Inner Lip Of Both Front Brake Discs.

Pass 27 Apr 2010 129,526 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front anti roll bar coraded

front to rear fuel pipes slightly coroaded

n/s/f ind lens slightly cracked

o/s/f door check strap not holding door open

o/s/f ind lens slightly cracked

o/s/r tyre has cut to side wall not exposing cords

rear brake pads low

slight wear to o/s/f tyre outer edge

Pass 11 May 2009 121,796 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 11 May 2009 121,796 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 May 2008 114,089 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 May 2008 114,089 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 May 2007 105,977 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front and rear number plates are starting to deteriorate

both front tyres starting to wear on outer edges

Pass 27 Mar 2006 94,777 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
Full Mercedes-benz Sl reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

M8 GCS is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M8 GCS, 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 M8 GCS?

You can check the full history of M8 GCS by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was M8 GCS registered?

M8 GCS is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M8 GCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for M8 GCS shows 28 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M8 GCS have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on M8 GCS. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.