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16 WRL

1992 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,336 mi
Last recorded82,336 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2011
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl87,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration16 WRL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2011 82,336 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 82,336 miles

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

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 82,325 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 82,277 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2005 82,225 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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16 WRL is a 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 87,309 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 16 WRL, 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 34 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 16 WRL registered?

16 WRL is a 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 October 1992.

Is 16 WRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 16 WRL shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 16 WRL have outstanding finance?

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