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SL 1000

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

97,948 mi
Last recorded97,948 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2026
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL 1000
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2026 97,948 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2025 96,449 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 93,831 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 90,916 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 87,780 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 85,827 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 85,827 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 84,554 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 82,919 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 80,817 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 77,479 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 75,088 miles

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

handbrake performance.

Pass 16 Jun 2016 74,424 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 72,280 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 65,771 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2014 65,767 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 65,041 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 64,871 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 64,871 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Aug 2011 64,160 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 63,688 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 63,424 miles

Front Pads Worn

Rear Pads Worn

Pass 8 Jul 2008 63,132 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 63,124 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 63,038 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 62,657 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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SL 1000 is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 SL 1000, 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 SL 1000 registered?

SL 1000 is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 January 1994.

Is SL 1000 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL 1000 shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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