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401 AXO

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,738 mi
Last recorded105,738 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2009
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration401 AXO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2009 105,738 miles

chip to n/s of windsrceen

exhaust system corrored

o/s/f and n/s/f wheel bearings have slight play

oil misting around pas box

rear brake pipes corroded

rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2008 101,642 miles

outer casings of centre 3 silencers corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2007 96,554 miles

rear brake pads worn low

Fail 1 Mar 2007 96,554 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 89,791 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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401 AXO is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 401 AXO, 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 401 AXO?

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What year was 401 AXO registered?

401 AXO is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 21 January 1994.

Is 401 AXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for 401 AXO 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 401 AXO have outstanding finance?

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