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RAY 32S

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests22 (22 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

79,713 mi
Last recorded79,713 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAY 32S
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

22 pass
Pass 24 Aug 2026 79,713 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2025 79,106 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 78,093 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 77,281 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 74,306 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 72,621 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 72,402 miles

Coil spring corroded all spring on car (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front damage on wheel

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage top chassis pipe (2.1.5 (a))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

diff oil leak

exsaust corroded

oil leak

under car covered in wax oil

Pass 2 Jan 2019 72,402 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front wheel has damage

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage that goes along front chassis rail (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

all under car covered in wax oil

oil leak from engine

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 2 Jan 2018 72,214 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 71,933 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 71,327 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 69,666 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2013 67,785 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 66,213 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 63,085 miles

n/s/f and o/s/front tyres worn on inside

Pass 4 Jan 2011 60,664 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2009 58,558 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Dec 2008 54,717 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2007 51,066 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 49,558 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 46,210 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 46,210 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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RAY 32S is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 RAY 32S, 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 RAY 32S registered?

RAY 32S is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 18 January 1994.

Is RAY 32S safe to buy?

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