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2943 PE

1992 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2015
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

75,672 mi
Last recorded75,672 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2014
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl87,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration2943 PE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2014 75,672 miles

Tyres age cracked

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

front suspension damper gaiters perished

Fail 3 Apr 2014 75,672 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Tyres age cracked

front suspension damper gaiters perished

Pass 18 May 2006 75,491 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 75,491 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Front Lower coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

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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2943 PE is a 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 2943 PE, 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 2943 PE registered?

2943 PE is a 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 January 1992.

Is 2943 PE safe to buy?

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