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M908 XWS

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

85,070 mi
Last recorded85,070 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM908 XWS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 1 Aug 2026 85,070 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2025 84,938 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 84,820 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 84,478 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 83,788 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 83,026 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 82,194 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 81,779 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 80,935 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 79,956 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 77,073 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 73,961 miles

Both frontal top strut mountings slightly deteriorated

Both rear roadsprings slightly deteriorated

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

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

Slight deterioration visual at most rear suspension bushes

slight deterioration to bushings at lower front suspension arms

Pass 9 Jul 2013 70,672 miles

coil springs corroded

front disc's and pads worn

surface corrosion starting to form on underside of vehicle. Fuel pipe and brake pipe starting to corrode

Pass 17 Jul 2012 68,092 miles

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

both front to rear metal brake pipes slightly rusty

both front tyres perishing

both rear coil springs rusty

Pass 8 Jul 2011 64,609 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 61,262 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 57,634 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 53,863 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 50,469 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 45,709 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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M908 XWS is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 M908 XWS, 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 M908 XWS registered?

M908 XWS is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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