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M947 GGJ

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

124,646 mi
Last recorded124,646 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM947 GGJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 124,646 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 123,655 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 May 2024 122,428 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 122,376 miles

Central exhaust box corroded and flaking

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective slight damage (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Jul 2023 122,376 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixings not compatible (5.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fixings not compatible (5.2.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central exhaust box corroded and flaking

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective slight damage (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 120,503 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2019 120,501 miles

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

Offside Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail and nearside rear (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 119,406 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 118,323 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 114,915 miles

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

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

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

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

rad leaking

Fail 22 Mar 2016 114,914 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

rad leaking

Pass 24 Mar 2015 110,224 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 25 Mar 2014 103,756 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 96,035 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 90,853 miles

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

Front brake discs worn

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 Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear brake discs worn

n/s/f seat does not tilt

Fail 12 Oct 2011 90,850 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Front brake discs worn

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 Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear brake discs worn

n/s/f seat does not tilt

Pass 8 Apr 2010 78,848 miles

Bolt in nearside rear tyre

Damage to windscreen but not in swept area

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

Front registration plate damaged but legible

Light scratched on windscreen from wiper blade

Offside front fog lamp not working

Fail 8 Apr 2010 78,845 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Bolt in nearside rear tyre

Damage to windscreen but not in swept area

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

Front registration plate damaged but legible

Light scratched on windscreen from wiper blade

Offside front fog lamp not working

Pass 31 Mar 2009 74,204 miles

Front offside fog lamp not working

Fail 30 Mar 2009 74,201 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front offside fog lamp not working

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

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

Rear service more efficient than front service brakes and none 'locked up' during test. Suggest that they need adjustment and/or service.

Pass 28 Mar 2008 68,688 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 63,675 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 57,660 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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M947 GGJ 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 73.9%.

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 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 M947 GGJ, 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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M947 GGJ is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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