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237 WPK

1992 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2025
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

85,844 mi
Last recorded85,844 miles
Recorded on31 May 2024
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl87,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration237 WPK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 May 2024 85,844 miles
Fail 22 May 2024 85,844 miles

Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions unable to be completed overheating engine (8.2.1.2 (d))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 85,844 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2022 85,844 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Fail 10 Sep 2021 85,844 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 85,840 miles

Front both tyre sidewalls perishing

both tyre treads perishing

Fail 27 Oct 2018 85,840 miles

Front both tyre sidewalls perishing

Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

both tyre treads perishing

Pass 19 Jun 2017 85,766 miles

Offside Front tyre cracked in tread

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Fail 15 Jun 2017 85,763 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Front tyre cracked in tread

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 10 Jun 2016 85,729 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 85,729 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor corroded in various places (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/35Y19 (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/35Y19 (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/35Y19 (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/45Y19 (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jul 2015 84,374 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

all 4 tyres tyres slightly perished

Pass 17 May 2014 84,094 miles
Fail 10 May 2014 84,094 miles

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

both rear axle bushes starting to split

Pass 13 Jul 2013 84,040 miles

both rear shock absorber casings corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2013 84,040 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 May 2012 83,829 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

bonding split booth front top mounts

Pass 19 May 2008 142,470 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 138,811 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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237 WPK is a 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 237 WPK, 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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237 WPK is a 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 10 September 1992.

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