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WIB 1500

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

84,240 mi
Last recorded84,240 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWIB 1500
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 84,240 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 80,972 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust corroded slightly

Pass 20 Mar 2024 78,726 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 77,924 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 77,060 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 75,274 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 74,142 miles

Central exhaust corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 11 Mar 2020 74,140 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central exhaust corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 71,754 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 69,673 miles

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

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

all exhaust corroded slightly

Pass 9 Mar 2017 68,004 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

steering bamper slighty leak

Pass 29 Feb 2016 65,973 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 63,852 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 62,331 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 62,329 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 61,867 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 61,281 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 61,043 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 59,543 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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WIB 1500 is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 WIB 1500, 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 WIB 1500?

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What year was WIB 1500 registered?

WIB 1500 is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is WIB 1500 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WIB 1500 shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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